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tactic

[/ˈtæktɪk/]
nounfemininepl: tactics
tática
1. A planned action or strategy designed to achieve a specific goal or purpose
The team used an aggressive tactic to win the game.
O time usou uma tática agressiva para ganhar o jogo.
2. A method or approach used in dealing with a situation or problem
Her tactic was to remain silent during negotiations.
Sua tática era permanecer em silêncio durante as negociações.
3. Military maneuvers or operations carried out during combat
The general employed advanced tactical maneuvers on the battlefield.
O general empregou manobras táticas avançadas no campo de batalha.
NYC Slang
game plan
Synonyms
strategyapproachmethodmaneuverploytechnique
Antonyms
improvisationspontaneity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tática
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tática
Common in business and sports contexts
Portugal
tática
Standard usage; also 'estratagema' for cunning tactics

Related Idioms & Phrases

change tactics
employ a tactic
tactical advantage
tática de desgaste (war of attrition)
tática defensiva (defensive tactic)
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