Gambit ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Gambit ( noun )

1. An opening move in chess in which a player sacrifices a pawn with the hope of achieving a resulting advantageous position.
2. A planned move or strategy, often one made at the beginning of a situation, that is intended to gain an advantage.
3. A remark or action that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially in a social or conversational context.

Origin:

The word "gambit" comes from the italian word "gambetto" which means a trick or stratagem. it was first used in the early 17th century in reference to chess, but has since been used in other fields as well.

Examples:

1. The chess player used the gambit to gain control of the center of the board.
2. The company's new marketing gambit was a success.
3. The politician's gambit to win the election failed.
4. The lawyer"s gambit was to play on the jury"s emotions.
5. The gambit was to offer a free trial period.

(As a verb)

Gambit ( verb )

1. An opening move in chess in which a player sacrifices a pawn with the hope of achieving a resulting advantageous position.
2. A planned move or strategy, often one made at the beginning of a situation, that is intended to gain an advantage.
3. A remark or action that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially in a social or conversational context.

Origin:

The word "gambit" comes from the italian word "gambetto" which means a trick or stratagem. it was first used in the early 17th century in reference to chess, but has since been used in other fields as well.

Examples:

1. The chess player used the gambit to gain control of the center of the board.
2. The company's new marketing gambit was a success.
3. The politician's gambit to win the election failed.
4. The lawyer"s gambit was to play on the jury"s emotions.
5. The gambit was to offer a free trial period.