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to play up
[phrase form: play]
01
destacar, resaltar
to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it
Transitive: to play up sth
Ejemplos
He plays up his connections to make himself seem more influential.
Él resalta sus conexiones para parecer más influyente.
02
hacer teatro, exagerar
to act in an insincere way, to gain favor or approval from someone else
Intransitive
Ejemplos
She always plays up when influential people are around.
Ella siempre actúa cuando hay personas influyentes alrededor.
03
fallar, dar problemas
(of machines or equipment) to not work properly
Intransitive
Ejemplos
If you overload the washing machine, it will likely play up.
Si sobrecargas la lavadora, es probable que se comporte mal.
04
fastidiar
to cause discomfort or trouble
Dialect
British
BritishIntransitive
Ejemplos
I 've been avoiding cold drinks because my tooth has started to play up.
He estado evitando las bebidas frías porque mi diente ha empezado a dar problemas.
05
esforzarse al máximo, dar lo mejor de sí
to perform with enhanced energy or determination
DialectBritish
BritishIntransitive
Ejemplos
The band played up during the finale, giving the audience an energetic performance to remember.
La banda se esforzó durante el final, dando al público una actuación enérgica para recordar.
