Definitions:

1. a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play noun
   • they used a power play to return the kickoff
2. an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power noun
   • I laughed at their sexual power play and walked away.
3. in ice hockey, a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties noun
   • Our team was unable to capitalize on the power play in the third period.

Synonyms:

• squeeze play