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utspill, utspell

noun neutersubstantiv intetkjønn

an initiative, an overture · a move · a lead (in cards)

Senses and Example SentencesBetydning og bruk

  1. det å spille ut, for eksempel kort eller ball the act of playing something out, for instance a card or a ball
  2. handling eller ytring som setter noe i gang;
    initiativ (1)an initiative     an action or statement that sets something in motion;
    an initiativeinitiativ (1)
    • regjeringen kom med flere utspill i valgkampen the government made several policy overtures during the election campaign

Set phrasesFaste uttrykk

ha utspillet skulle ta neste skritt to be the one to take the next step Eng. phraseto have the ball in one's court
  • de har nå utspillet it is their move now