Ployed: meaning, definitions and examples
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ployed
[ plɔɪd ]
past tense
The term 'ployed' is the simple past tense and past participle of the verb 'ploy'. It refers to having employed a tactic or strategy, often in a cunning or shrewd way, that has been used in a certain situation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She ployed her tactics carefully.
- They had ployed numerous strategies to win the game.
- He cleverly ployed his friends into helping him.
Translations
Translations of the word "ployed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 empregado
🇮🇳 नौकरी पर रखा हुआ
🇩🇪 angestellt
🇮🇩 dipekerjakan
🇺🇦 працевлаштований
🇵🇱 zatrudniony
🇯🇵 雇われた
🇫🇷 employé
🇪🇸 empleado
🇹🇷 istihdam edilmiş
🇰🇷 고용된
🇸🇦 موظف
🇨🇿 zaměstnaný
🇸🇰 zamestnaný
🇨🇳 受雇的
🇸🇮 zaposlen
🇮🇸 ráðinn
🇰🇿 жұмыспен қамтылған
🇬🇪 დასაქმებული
🇦🇿 işə götürülmüş
🇲🇽 empleado
Etymology
The word 'ployed' comes from the earlier form of the verb 'ploy', which is derived from the Middle English term 'plien' meaning to fold or twist. The evolution of the word is closely tied to strategic gameplay or tactical maneuvers, often referenced in contexts such as warfare or games. Its roots can also be traced back to the Old French word 'ployer', which means to bend or to turn. Over time, 'ploy' has taken on a more specific meaning related to cleverness and strategy in both everyday situations and formal contexts. The usage of 'ployed' reflects its historical connotation of cunning and adaptability in various scenarios.