tactic

S2 W2

BrE /ˈtæktɪk/ AmE /ˈtæktɪk/

noun en → es

1 STRATEGY B1

a plan or action that is used as part of a larger strategy to achieve an aim, especially in a game, competition, war, etc.

táctica, estrategia

  • tactic for doing sth

Collocations military tactic · negotiating tactics

  • The company's main tactic is to lower prices.

    La principal táctica de la empresa es bajar los precios.

2 SPORT B1

a plan or action used by a player or team in a sport to try and win the game.

táctica, estrategia

  • tactic for doing sth

Collocations football tactic · defensive tactics

  • The team's new tactic was to play a high defensive line.

    La nueva táctica del equipo fue jugar con una línea defensiva alta.

3 WAR B2

a plan or action used by soldiers in war to try and win a battle.

táctica, estrategia militar

  • tactic for doing sth

Collocations military tactic · war tactics

  • The enemy's tactic was to attack at dawn.

    La táctica del enemigo era atacar al amanecer.

4 BUSINESS B2

a plan or action used by a business to try and achieve its goals.

táctica, estrategia empresarial

  • tactic for doing sth

Collocations business tactic · marketing tactics

  • The company's new tactic is to focus on customer service.

    La nueva táctica de la empresa es centrarse en el servicio al cliente.

5 DIPLOMACY C1

a plan or action used by diplomats to try and achieve their goals.

táctica, estrategia diplomática

  • tactic for doing sth

Collocations diplomatic tactic · negotiation tactics

  • The diplomat's tactic was to delay the meeting.

    La táctica del diplomático fue retrasar la reunión.

6 SOCIAL C1

a plan or action used by people in social situations to try and achieve their goals.

táctica, estrategia social

  • tactic for doing sth

Collocations social tactic · manipulative tactics

  • Her tactic was to flatter the boss.

    Su táctica fue halagar al jefe.

7 SPORTS COMMENTARY C1

a comment made by a sports commentator about a player or team's actions during the game.

comentario táctico, análisis

  • tactic for doing sth

Collocations football tactic · basketball tactics

  • The commentator's tactic was to criticize the team's defensive play.

    El comentario táctico del comentarista fue criticar la defensa del equipo.

8 POLITICS C1

a plan or action used by politicians to try and achieve their goals.

táctica, estrategia política

  • tactic for doing sth

Collocations political tactic · campaign tactics

  • The politician's tactic was to promise tax cuts.

    La táctica del político fue prometer recortes fiscales.