Como Pronunciar "play off against"
expression
PLAY-awf uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
play-OFF uh-GENST
Definição
To encourage competition or conflict between two people or groups, usually to gain an advantage for yourself.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈɔf/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
Inglês Britânico
plˈeɪ/ /ˈɒf/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
PLAY-awf uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
play-OFF uh-GENST
Ouça em Contexto
Managers sometimes play off against their employees to get better results.
He tried to play off against his parents to get what he wanted.
The company played off against its two suppliers to get a lower price.
Politicians often play off against their opponents to win votes.