zwischenzug

Definitions

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  • noun A tactical move which interrupts the execution of the current plan.

Examples

  • The merits of this particular zwischenzug will be determined by the voters during the endgame in November.

    Sound Politics: Last Call

Note

The word 'zwischenzug' comes from German words meaning 'between' ad 'move'.