tactical move

collocation in English

meaningsoftacticalandmove

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withmove.
tactical
adjective
uk
/ˈtæk.tɪ.kəl/us
/ˈtæk.tɪ.kəl/
relating to tactics or done in order to ...
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move
noun
uk
/muːv/us
/muːv/
an act ...
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(Definition oftacticalandmovefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoftactical move

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That is purely atacticalmove.
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In other words, it is atacticalmove.
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To open the account now would not be the correcttacticalmove.
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If one has a poor case, the besttacticalmoveis to hide it.
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In atacticalmove, the three armies united again and then divided into two.
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Thistacticalmoveallowed quantum theory to develop without distractions from interpretational worries.
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Despite appearances, this was a strictlytacticalmoveon the part of the authorities.
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Admittedly, the initiators of the pact did invite states from outside the euro area to participate; however, there is no doubt that this is a purelytacticalmove.
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This was seen as atacticalmove, trying to preserve the appearance of willingness to compromise whilst remaining true to their principles.
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This was seen as atacticalmoveto earmark those divisions to discourage any third party from contesting in the same divisions leading to three-cornered fights.
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Getting rid of the messenger may also be atacticalmove; but the danger is that an ethos of non-disclosure may follow any hostile response to negative feedback.
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