jogada — meaning in English

English meaning

• gambit noun In chess, an opening move where a player deliberately gives up a pawn or piece to gain a stronger position.
• move verb To change position or location.
• turn verb To move or rotate around an axis, or to change direction.

Senses

jogada is used for these senses in English:

• gambit Any ploy or stratagem.
• move (board games) The act of moving a token on a gameboard from one position to another according to the rules of the game.
• turn One's chance to make a move in a game having two or more players.

gambit — full definition

1. noun In chess, an opening move where a player deliberately gives up a pawn or piece to gain a stronger position.
2. noun Any calculated move or strategy, especially one that involves an initial small sacrifice or risk for a later advantage.
3. noun A remark made to start or steer a conversation.

move — full definition

1. verb To change position or location.
2. verb To relocate to a new home, job, or place of business.
3. verb To cause strong emotion in someone.
4. verb To formally propose something at a meeting.
5. noun An act of changing position, or a step taken toward a goal.

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