Sports Tactics

noun a military offensive against an enemy

verb to criticize or oppose fiercely and publicly

• The military launched a strategic attack on the enemy's stronghold.
• I heard there was a cyber attack on the company's website.
• He went on a Twitter attack against his critics last night.
• Her words felt like a personal attack on his character.

noun a reduction in the amount or quantity of something

verb to reduce the amount or quantity of something

• The company had to implement a cutback in order to reduce costs.
• They had to make a cutback in spending to stay within budget.
• We're gonna have to do a cutback on our shopping spree.
• Sometimes we need to make a cutback in our social life to focus on personal growth.

noun a straight line that is sloping and not horizontal or vertical

adjective slanting or oblique; not horizontal or vertical

• The architect drew a diagonal line to represent the slope of the roof.
• She cut the cake into diagonal slices for easy serving.
• I saw him take a diagonal shortcut through the park.
• Their relationship took a diagonal turn when they started working together.

verb to attract or bring in, as in customers or attention

• The intricate details of the painting really draw in the viewer's attention.
• The movie trailer was so exciting, it really drew me in.
• The new video game is so addicting, it will definitely draw you in.
• Her magnetic personality has the ability to draw in people from all walks of life.

noun a player's first move in a game or competition, often strategically important

• The opening move in the negotiation set the tone for the rest of the discussion.
• His opening move in the game was to move his pawn forward.
• She made a bold opening move by asking him out on a date.
• The company's decision to invest in renewable energy was seen as their opening move towards a more sustainable future.

verb applying pressure to something

adjective urgent or requiring immediate attention

• The pressing issue of climate change requires immediate action from world leaders.
• I have a pressing deadline to meet for my project at work.
• I can't hang out tonight, I have a pressing engagement.
• The weight of the world felt like a pressing force on her shoulders.

noun a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve a goal

• The general devised a clever stratagem to outsmart the enemy.
• She came up with a sneaky stratagem to get out of doing her chores.
• He pulled a fast one with his stratagem to skip class.
• Her stratagem of wearing a fake engagement ring kept unwanted suitors at bay.

adjective sly or cunning, often in a deceitful way

• The wily politician was able to manipulate the situation to his advantage.
• She's a wily one, always finding a way to get what she wants.
• That wily fox managed to steal the chicken from right under the farmer's nose.
• His wily tactics in business earned him the nickname 'the fox'.

verb to seep or flow into something, usually in a gradual or unintended manner

• The ink started to bleed into the paper, creating a smudged effect.
• I accidentally let the colors bleed into each other while painting.
• I hate when my mascara starts to bleed into my eyes.
• His personal problems began to bleed into his work life, affecting his performance.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun, and in some languages extending to volume or numerical scope

• It is important to carefully consider all factors before deciding to throw something into the mix.
• Let's just throw something into the mix and see how it goes.
• I'm gonna throw this new idea into the mix and see if it sticks.
• Sometimes it's good to throw a little chaos into the mix to keep things interesting.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'secret' is also a noun as it refers to something that is kept hidden or unknown.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'secret' is an adjective as it describes the type of sauce.

• The company's success can be attributed to their secret sauce, a proprietary blend of ingredients that sets them apart from competitors.
• The secret sauce to her amazing chocolate chip cookies is a dash of cinnamon.
• If you want to impress your friends at the barbecue, you gotta have your own secret sauce for the ribs.
• His charisma and charm are like his secret sauce, making him stand out in any social situation.

noun a planned movement or procedure involving skill and cunning

preposition indicating the situation or location in which something is done or takes place

• The military unit is currently on manoeuvres to practice their tactical skills.
• The soldiers are out on manoeuvres in the field today.
• The squad is on manoeuvres, getting their hands dirty in training.
• The company is on manoeuvres to navigate through the competitive market.

noun a German word meaning defense or resistance, often used in military contexts

• Die Abwehrmaßnahmen wurden streng umgesetzt, um die Sicherheit des Landes zu gewährleisten.
• Die Abwehrkräfte wurden mobilisiert, um einen Angriff abzuwehren.
• Wir müssen unsere Abwehr verbessern, um nicht ständig überwältigt zu werden.
• Seine Abwehrmechanismen gegen Kritik sind sehr stark ausgeprägt.