make a play for

idiom

1

: to try to get (someone or something)

She made a play for the job, but she didn't get it.

2

: to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with (someone)

He made a play for her.

Examples of make a play for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Broadcom may be interested in Intel’s chip design and marketing business, according to The Wall Street Journal, which also reported that TSMC might make a play for Intel’s factories. —Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025

Several other new albums debut inside the top 10 on the platform and make a play for the highest space, including major releases from various genres. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

Davidson could make a play for a top-tier forward to complement Connor Bedard regardless of what happens with Jones, but there is no guarantee that caliber of player will hit the market. —Scott Powers, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025

Democrats should make a play for all green-minded voters—even those wearing red hats. —Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025

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