TACTICAL


Meaning of TACTICAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ tæktɪk(ə)l ]

1.

You use tactical to describe an action or plan which is intended to help someone achieve what they want in a particular situation.

It’s not yet clear whether the Prime Minister’s resignation offer is a serious one, or whether it’s simply a tactical move...

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• tac‧ti‧cal‧ly

The electorate is astute enough to vote tactically against the Government...

ADV : ADV after v , ADV adj , ADV with cl

2.

Tactical weapons or forces are those which a military leader can decide for themselves to use in a battle, rather than waiting for a decision by a political leader.

They have removed all tactical nuclear missiles that could strike Europe.

ADJ : ADJ n

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