Definition of Play off

1. Verb. Set into opposition or rivalry. "He plays his two children off against each other"

Exact synonyms: Match, Oppose, Pit
Generic synonyms: Confront, Face
Derivative terms: Match, Opponent, Opponent, Playoff

Definition of Play off

1. Verb. (sports) To compete against in a play-off. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Play Off

play games
play gooseberry
play group
play hard to get
play hardball
play hookey
play hooky
play house
play houses
play in
play it by ear
play it cool
play it safe
play list
play money
play off (current term)
play on
play on words
play one's cards right
play one against another
play out
play possum
play reading
play safe
play second fiddle
play silly buggers
play someone like a fiddle
play structure
play the advantage
play the board

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