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View usage for: (gæmbɪt) Word forms: plural gambits1. countable nounA gambit is an action or set of actions, which you carry out in order to try to gain an advantage in a situation or game. He sees the proposal as more of a diplomatic gambit than a serious defense proposal. Campaign strategists are calling the plan a clever political gambit. Synonyms: tactic, move, policy, scheme More Synonyms of gambit 2. countable nounA gambit is a remark which you make to someone in order to start or continue a conversation with them. His favourite opening gambit is: 'You are so beautiful, will you be my next wife?'. Bernard made no response to Tom's conversational gambits. gambit in British English (ˈɡæmbɪt) noun1. chess an opening move in which a chessman, usually a pawn, is sacrificed to secure an advantageous position 2. an opening comment, manoeuvre, etc, intended to secure an advantage or promote a point of view Word origin C17: from French, from Italian gambetto a tripping up, from gamba leg gambit in American English (ˈgæmbɪt) noun1. Chess an opening in which a pawn or other piece is sacrificed to get an advantage in position 2. an opening maneuver, action, or remark intended to gain an advantage or to offer an opinion Word origin Fr < OFr gambet < Sp gambito, a tripping < It gamba, a leg < ML gamba: see gamb Examples of 'gambit' in a sentencegambit Definition an opening remark or action intended to gain an advantage They said the plan was no more than a clever political gambit. Additional synonymsDefinition a scheme or plan His actions are obviously a device to buy time. Synonyms ploy, scheme, strategy, plan, design, project, shift, trick, manoeuvre, stunt, dodge, expedient, ruse, artifice, gambit, stratagem, wileDefinition a contrived, complicated, and possibly deceptive plan or action manoeuvres to block the electoral process Synonyms stratagem, move, plan, action, movement, scheme, trick, plot, tactic, intrigue, dodge, ploy, ruse, artifice, subterfuge, machinationDefinition one of a sequence of actions, usually part of a plan The cut in interest rates was a wise move. Synonyms ploy, action, measure, step, trick, initiative, stroke, tactic, manoeuvre, deed, dodge, tack, ruse, gambit, stratagem- gallows
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Additional synonymsDefinition a manoeuvre designed to gain an advantage in a situation a cynical marketing ploy Synonyms tactic, move, trick, device, game, scheme, manoeuvre, dodge, ruse, gambit, subterfuge, stratagem, contrivance, wileDefinition a plan of action adopted by a person, group, or government plans which include changes in foreign policy Synonyms procedure, plan, action, programme, practice, scheme, theory, code, custom, stratagemDefinition a secret plot a quick money-making scheme Synonyms plot, dodge, ploy, ruse, game (informal), shift, intrigue, conspiracy, manoeuvre, machinations, subterfuge, stratagemDefinition a clever plan to deceive an enemy a competitive stratagem to secure customer loyalty Synonyms trick, scheme, manoeuvre, plan, plot, device, intrigue, dodge, ploy, ruse, artifice, subterfuge, feint, wile, tactic, gambitCommunity involvement is now integral to company strategy. Synonyms policy, procedure, planning, programme, approach, scheme, manoeuvring, grand design Definition a deceitful or cunning action or plan That was a really mean trick. Synonyms deception, trap, fraud, con (slang), sting (informal), manoeuvre, dodge, ploy, scam (slang), imposition, gimmick, device, hoax, deceit, swindle, ruse, artifice, subterfuge, canard, feint, stratagem, wile, imposture, fastie (Australian, slang) |