1. An action or maneuver in a game or sport that results in gaining points; often used metaphorically to describe a tactical move designed to gain advantage or favor
The quarterback executed a brilliant point-scoring play in the final seconds of the game.
O quarterback executou uma jogada que marca pontos brilhante nos últimos segundos do jogo.
2. A strategic move made primarily for public relations or political advantage rather than substantive benefit
Critics argued that the new policy was merely a point-scoring play to gain voter support.
Os críticos argumentaram que a nova política era apenas uma jogada para ganhar apoio eleitoral.