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tactic

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tac‧tic /ˈtæktɪk/ noun [countable]1a method that you use to achieve something:a tactic employed to speed up the peace processRepublicans accuse Democrats of using delaying tactics (=something you do in order to give yourself more time) to prevent a final vote on the bill.Shock tactics are being used in an attempt to stop drink drivers.2tactics [plural] the science of arranging and moving military forces in a battle→ strong-arm tactics at strong-armCOLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + tactica delaying tactic (=an action which gives you more time) His enemies believed that his sickness was just another delaying tactic.scare tactics (=in which you deliberately try to frighten people) He accused the opposition of scare tactics.shock tactics (=in which you deliberately try to shock people) The charity resorted to shock tactics to try to bring its message home.strong-arm tactics (=the use of force, violence, or threats) Others were furious at what they said were government strong-arm tactics over the vote.a diversionary tactic (=an action which draws attention away from something) Before the attack, nearby areas were bombed as a diversionary tactic.underhand/unfair tactics (=actions which are not fair or honest) I wouldn't stoop to such sneaky, underhand tactics.verbsuse a tactic We used various tactics to get their support.employ/adopt a tactic formal (=use a tactic) Many species of fish employ similar defence tactics.change/switch tactics Manchester United switched tactics in the second half.resort to a tactic (=use a tactic because there is no other way to do something) Students resort to these tactics when they see no other way to address the problem.a tactic works (=is successful) Those tactics won’t work with me any more – I know you too well.phrasesa change of tactics They trailed 2–1 at half time, but a change of tactics brought a 3–2 win.

Tactics Shock Strong Arm Delaying Time =An Action Scare