Ploying: meaning, definitions and examples

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ploying

 

[ ˈplɔɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

strategic action

Ploying refers to the act of using strategic or cunning actions to achieve a particular goal. It often implies some form of manipulation or scheming in order to gain an advantage.

Synonyms

manipulating, plotting, scheming, tactics

Examples of usage

  • She was ploying to win the competition.
  • The team is ploying various tactics for the upcoming game.
  • He spent hours ploying his next move in the negotiation.

Translations

Translations of the word "ploying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 implantar

🇮🇳 नियोजित करना

🇩🇪 einsetzen

🇮🇩 menggunakan

🇺🇦 впровадження

🇵🇱 wdrażanie

🇯🇵 適用する

🇫🇷 déployer

🇪🇸 desplegar

🇹🇷 uygulamak

🇰🇷 배치하다

🇸🇦 نشر

🇨🇿 nasazení

🇸🇰 nasadenie

🇨🇳 部署

🇸🇮 uvajanje

🇮🇸 setja í framkvæmd

🇰🇿 орналастыру

🇬🇪 გამოყენება

🇦🇿 tətbiq etmək

🇲🇽 desplegar

Etymology

The term 'ploy' originates from the Old French word 'ployer', which means to fold or bend. This term evolved in the late 16th century to refer to a maneuver or tactic, particularly in a strategic context. Essentially, it implies a sense of cunning or deceptive action aimed at achieving a specific objective. Over time, the usage of 'ploy' expanded beyond physical actions to include various forms of strategic planning and manipulation in different contexts, such as games, negotiation, and interpersonal relationships. The verb form 'ploying' reflects the active use of such strategies.