English Explanatory Dictionary

play to win

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To play in an especially competitive, committed manner, focused intently on winning.
  2. To make a special, determined effort to achieve general success or a particular goal, in life, in one's career, in negotiation, etc.

Pronunciation

En-au-play to win.ogg

Word forms

play to win to play to win plays to win playing to win played to win

Synonyms

do whatever it takes pull out the stops
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