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playbook

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɫeɪbʊk// UK //plˈeɪbʊk// play·book

n. a set of plans or strategies used to achieve a goal. While it started in sports, people now use it to describe business or political methods.

n. a collection of strategies, tactics, or methods used by an organization or individual to achieve a specific objective. Originally referring to a book of sports plays, it is now widely applied to corporate and political contexts.


SIMPLE

The company followed its marketing playbook to launch the new product.

CONTEXTUAL

The candidate used a familiar political playbook by focusing on economic issues during the final week of the campaign.

COMPLEX

In response to the sudden market downturn, the executive team reached for their crisis management playbook, implementing a series of pre-approved cost-cutting measures and communication protocols.

Usage

Often used metaphorically in business and politics to describe a standard set of responses or strategies.

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