(intransitive, idiomatic) To appeal to the least sophisticated parts of an audience in order to obtain maximum approval.

(baseball) The tactic of bunting the ball to help a runner at third base score. / (figuratively) An instance of 'squeezing' someone: a use of pressure or force to achieve one's goal.

plural of power play

To be absent from school without permission.

Good behavior; conduct (in sports or another endeavor) that is respectful of the rules, the spirit of the activity, and the adversary.

(colloquial, UK, Ireland) used to acknowledge or congratulate for something.

(uncountable) Tactics used to magnify power or influence. / (countable) A strategy or maneuver with a similar intention.

(Britain, idiomatic) To misbehave. / (transitive) To make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely, or obvious; to showcase or highlight. / (intransitive) To play more vigorously.

(idiomatic) To use every means possible to achieve a goal, especially in disregarding the harm caused. / (idiomatic) To act rough and ruthless, especially in politics or business.

(idiomatic, transitive) To make or attempt to make something seem less important, likely, or obvious.