C2adverbformalsportconflict
US/ˈtæk.tɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ˈtæk.tɪ.kəl.i/
in a way that uses clever plans to achieve a short-term aim
In context
The team played tactically, defending deep and waiting for a chance to attack.
Tactically, it made sense to wait until the other side had moved.
She is tactically aware and rarely makes a move without a plan.
Words that go with tactically
adverb + adjective
- tactically astuteThe manager is tactically astute.
- tactically awareThe players were tactically aware throughout the match.
- tactically naiveThe opposition looked tactically naive.
verb + adverb
- play tacticallyThey played tactically and won by one goal.
- think tacticallyYou must think tactically in a long campaign.
adverb + verb
- tactically withdrawThe army tactically withdrew from the town.