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conservative play

[kən-ˈsər-və-tiv ˈplā]
nounpl: conservative plays
jogada conservadora
1. A cautious strategy or move in sports, games, or business that prioritizes minimizing risk and loss over maximizing gain
The chess player made a conservative play by moving the knight to a safer square instead of attacking the opponent's queen.
O jogador de xadrez fez uma jogada conservadora ao mover o cavalo para um quadrado mais seguro em vez de atacar a rainha do adversário.
2. A defensive approach in sports designed to protect a lead or prevent scoring rather than to score
The football team adopted a conservative play in the final minutes to protect their one-point lead.
O time de futebol adotou uma jogada conservadora nos últimos minutos para proteger sua vantagem de um ponto.
NYC Slang
playing it safe / playing defense
Synonyms
safe playdefensive playcautious strategyrisk-averse moveprudent play
Antonyms
aggressive playrisky playbold moveoffensive strategyadventurous play

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jogada conservadora
Standard usage in sports and business contexts
São Paulo
jogada conservadora / estratégia defensiva
Both terms commonly used in business and sports discussions
Portugal
jogada conservadora / jogada defensiva
Defensive variant slightly more common in sports terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

playing it safe
playing defense
taking the safe route
playing the percentages
taking no chances
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