Definition of playbook

playbooknoun

sổ tay chiến thuật

/ˈpleɪbʊk//ˈpleɪbʊk/

The word "playbook" originated in the sport of American football, specifically in the National Football League (NFL). In football, a playbook refers to a team's collection of tactical plays and strategies that are used during games. The head coach and other coaching staff members create and implement these plays, and the starters, backup players, and rookies all study them as part of their training and preparation for the season. The term "playbook" is a metaphor for a book that contains a team's playbook, which is often bound and carried onto the field by the head coach or other designated team members. The size and format of the playbook can vary widely, depending on the complexity of the team's offense and defense. Some professional teams have playbooks that are hundreds of pages long, with intricate diagrams and descriptions of specific plays that allow players to execute different formations and routes. Outside of football, the term "playbook" has become a popular business metaphor to describe a strategic plan or set of best practices that a company can use to achieve its goals. In this context, it can refer to a more general guidebook for decision-making, management, or operations, rather than just a detailed list of tactics and strategies for a specific sport or activity. Overall, the use of the word "playbook" in business and other contexts reflects the increasing popularity of football and its strategies as a source of inspiration and innovation for a wide range of activities and industries.

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a book or set of notes with descriptions and diagrams of the actions or moves that a team can use

một cuốn sách hoặc một tập ghi chú có mô tả và sơ đồ về các hành động hoặc động thái mà một đội có thể sử dụng

Example:
  • Studying the playbook and watching game film has helped.

    Nghiên cứu sổ tay hướng dẫn và xem phim về trận đấu cũng có ích.

a set of rules or way of doing something

một tập hợp các quy tắc hoặc cách làm một việc gì đó

Example:
  • The competition took their sales approach right out of our playbook.

    Đối thủ cạnh tranh đã áp dụng phương pháp bán hàng của chúng tôi.

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