power play

Noun power play has 3 senses

• power play(n = noun.act) squeeze, squeeze play - an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power; "she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away"
is a kind of attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try

• power play(n = noun.act) - a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play; "they used a power play to return the kickoff"
is a kind of football play

• power play(n = noun.act) - (ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties; "the team was unable to capitalize on the power play"
is a kind of play