play off

/pleɪ ɑf/
/pleɪ ɒf/
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Other forms: played off; playing off; plays off

Definitions of play off
  1. verb
    set into opposition or rivalry
    synonyms: match, oppose, pit
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    type of:
    confront, face
    oppose, as in hostility or a competition
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