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to play on
01
aprovecharse de
to take advantage of someone's feelings or weaknesses
Transitive: to play on someone's feelings or weaknesses
información gramatical
composición morfológica
frasal
verbo de acción
regular
inseparable
partícula
on
verbo base
play
presente
play on
3.ª persona singular
plays on
participio presente
playing on
pretérito simple
played on
participio pasado
played on
Ejemplos
The politician played on the fears of the public to garner support for his policies.
El político aprovechó los miedos del público para ganar apoyo para sus políticas.
02
seguir jugando, continuar jugando
to continue playing, especially in sports, games, or performances
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Even after the power outage in the stadium, the players decided to play on.
Incluso después del apagón en el estadio, los jugadores decidieron seguir jugando.
03
continuar, persistir
to continue over time
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Even though he tried to distract himself, the guilt of what he had done played on.
Aunque intentó distraerse, la culpa de lo que había hecho seguía presente.
