play off
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
1. (to set against)
Jacob was a canny salesman, and would play off one potential buyer against the other.Jacob era un vendedor astuto y solía enfrentar a dos potenciales compradores entre sí.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).
2. (sports)
a. jugar el desempate
If Italy loses, Ireland and France will play off next Wednesday.Si pierde Italia, Irlanda y Francia jugarán el desempate el próximo miércoles.
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play offtransitive verb phrase
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a.
she played her two enemies off against each otherenfrentó a sus dos enemigos entre sí
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