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playing against type

playing against type is the present participle and gerund of play against type.

Meaning of play against type

Verb

play against type (third-person singular simple present plays against type, present participle playing against type, simple past and past participle played against type)

  1. To behave in a manner that is completely different from what is expected based on one's role.
    • There are several ways that successful salespeople play against type.2003, Jeff Thull, Mastering the Complex Sale, page 89

Questions about playing against type

What is playing against type the present participle and gerund of?
Playing against type is the present participle and gerund of play against type.

Words near playing against type in the dictionary

  1. playing
  2. playing a part
  3. playing a role
  4. playing a rôle
  5. playing about
  6. playing against type
  7. playing all one's cards
  8. playing along
  9. playing around
  10. playing at
  11. playing away

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