power play

Noun

• (ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties
  • the team was unable to capitalize on the power play
    

• a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play
  • they used a power play to return the kickoff
    

• an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
  • she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  squeeze play , squeeze