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plays against type

plays against type is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 plays against type

What is plays against type the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Plays against type is the third-person singular simple present indicative of play against type.

Words near plays against type in the dictionary

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

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