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Definition of tactically adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

tactically

adverb
 
/ˈtæktɪkli/
 
/ˈtæktɪkli/
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  1. in a way that is carefully planned in order to achieve a particular aim in a particular situation
    • At the time, it was tactically the right thing to do.
  2. in a way that is connected with military tactics
    • The enemy was tactically superior.
  3. vote tactically (British English) to vote for a particular person or political party, not because you support them, but in order to prevent somebody else from being elected
    • Some voters may choose to vote tactically to try and secure a change of government.
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