play
play
pleɪ
plei
British pronunciation
/pleɪ/

Definizione e significato di "play"in inglese

to play
01

giocare

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children
Intransitive
to play definition and meaning
example
Esempi
You 'll have to play in the playroom today.
Dovrai giocare nella stanza dei giochi oggi.
1.1

giocare

to take part in a game or activity for fun
Transitive: to play a game
to play definition and meaning
example
Esempi
They play hide-and-seek in the backyard.
Loro giocano a nascondino nel cortile.
1.2

giocare, interpretare

to assume a role or character during a game or playful activity
Transitive: to play a role
example
Esempi
The children decided to play superheroes.
I bambini hanno deciso di giocare ai supereroi.
02

giocare

to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team
Intransitive: to play against sb | to play with sb
to play definition and meaning
example
Esempi
She joined a rugby league to play against teams from different cities.
Si è unita a una lega di rugby per giocare contro squadre di diverse città.
2.1

giocare

(in card games) to place a card face-up on the table, revealing its value
Transitive: to play a card
example
Esempi
She strategically played her last card, a Two of Diamonds, to block her opponent's move.
Ha strategicamente giocato la sua ultima carta, un Due di Quadri, per bloccare la mossa dell'avversario.
2.2

giocare, colpire

to strike a ball with a part of one's body or an object
Transitive: to play a ball
example
Esempi
They played the ball and went for a solo run down the field.
Hanno giocato la palla e sono andati per una corsa in solitaria lungo il campo.
2.3

far giocare, posizionare

to assign someone to assume a particular role and position and take part in a match
Transitive: to play sb | to play sb as a role and position | to play sb in a role and position
example
Esempi
The manager played their top scorer in the forward position for the crucial game.
Il manager ha fatto giocare il loro miglior marcatore in posizione di attacco per la partita cruciale.
2.4

giocare

(in the game of chess) to move a piece
Transitive: to play a chess piece
example
Esempi
She played her rook to g5.
Ha mosso la sua torre in g5.
2.5

giocare, ricoprire

to assume a particular position or role in a sports team
Intransitive: to play as a role | to play in a position
example
Esempi
Who's playing on the right flank?
Chi gioca sul lato destro?
03

suonare, interpretare

to perform music on a musical instrument
Intransitive: to play | to play on an instrument
Transitive: to play a musical piece on an instrument
to play definition and meaning
example
Esempi
They sat under the tree, playing softly on their ukulele.
Si sedettero sotto l'albero, suonando dolcemente il loro ukulele.
3.1

suonare, padroneggiare

to have the ability to play a musical instrument well
Transitive: to play a musical instrument
example
Esempi
Have you ever wished you knew how to play the piano?
Hai mai desiderato saper suonare il pianoforte?
3.2

accompagnare, suonare

to provide musical accompaniment for someone's movement in a specified direction
Transitive: to play sb somewhere
example
Esempi
The violinist played the bride down the aisle.
Il violinista suonò per accompagnare la sposa lungo la navata.
04

interpretare

to represent the role of a particular character in a play, movie, etc.
Transitive: to play a character
to play definition and meaning
example
Esempi
He played a villain in the action movie.
Ha interpretato un cattivo nel film d'azione.
4.1

recitare, fare finta

to behave as if one is someone else with a different personality or characteristics
Transitive: to play sb
example
Esempi
They often play the cynic, questioning everything and expressing skepticism.
Spesso recitano la parte del cinico, mettendo in discussione tutto ed esprimendo scetticismo.
05

riprodurre, suonare

to activate a device, such as a disc or music player, to produce audio or display recorded images
Transitive: to play an audio or recorded images
example
Esempi
She played the DVD and enjoyed watching her favorite movie on the television.
Ha riprodotto il DVD e si è divertita a guardare il suo film preferito in televisione.
5.1

suonare

(of a music player, DVD player, musical instrument, etc.) to generate or produce recorded images or sounds
Transitive: to play recorded images or sounds
example
Esempi
The jukebox played a selection of classic hits, creating a nostalgic atmosphere in the diner.
Il jukebox suonava una selezione di successi classici, creando un'atmosfera nostalgica nella tavola calda.
06

suonare, esibirsi

(of a band, theater company, etc.) to perform at a particular place
Transitive: to play a show somewhere
example
Esempi
They played a Shakespearean play at the community theater.
Hanno recitato un'opera shakespeariana al teatro della comunità.
6.1

rappresentare

(of plays or shows) to be performed and presented before an audience
Intransitive
example
Esempi
The Broadway musical was playing to full houses every night.
Il musical di Broadway andava in scena a teatro esaurito ogni sera.
07

giocare, scherzare

to appear or move quickly and lightly, particularly in a way that often changes shape or direction
Intransitive
example
Esempi
The flickering flames of the campfire played across their faces.
Le fiamme tremolanti del falò giocavano sui loro volti.
08

giocare, collaborare

to be willing to cooperate with others, particularly to complete a particular task or goal
Intransitive
example
Esempi
The artist wanted a collaboration, but the record label would n't play .
L'artista voleva una collaborazione, ma l'etichetta discografica non ha voluto giocare.
09

giocare, manipolare

to manipulate or handle something in a playful, often aimless or idle, manner
Intransitive: to play with sth
example
Esempi
She played with her spaghetti, twirling it on her fork.
Lei giocava con i suoi spaghetti, avvolgendoli sulla forchetta.
10

giocare, influenzare

to actively influence or impact a situation, event, or outcome
Transitive: to play a part
example
Esempi
The weather conditions played a crucial role in determining the outcome of the outdoor event.
Le condizioni meteorologiche hanno giocato un ruolo cruciale nel determinare l'esito dell'evento all'aperto.
11

giocare, manipolare

to approach or engage in something in a lighthearted or unserious manner, often with an element of manipulation
example
Esempi
She played with his feelings, leading him to believe she was interested.
Lei ha giocato con i suoi sentimenti, facendogli credere che fosse interessata.
12

stancare, sfiancare

to let a fish tire itself out by pulling against the line before bringing it in
Transitive: to play a fish
example
Esempi
He played the fish before reeling it in.
Ha giocato con il pesce prima di tirarlo dentro.
13

giocare, scommettere

to wager or stake money in a game of chance
Transitive: to play an amount of money
example
Esempi
He decided to play $ 20 on the roulette table.
Ha deciso di giocare $20 al tavolo della roulette.
14

giocare, scommettere

to make wagers on the outcome of events or races
Transitive: to play events or races
example
Esempi
She likes to play the races and bets on her favorite horses.
Le piace giocare alle corse e scommettere sui suoi cavalli preferiti.
15

zampillare, giocare

(of a fountain or other source of water) to send out a steady flow of water
Intransitive
Transitive: to play sth
example
Esempi
The garden fountain was playing.
La fontana del giardino giocava.
16

giocare, gestire

to address or handle a situation according to the specified approach or strategy
Transitive: to play a situation in a specific manner
example
Esempi
She decided to play it safe and follow the established protocol.
Ha deciso di giocare sul sicuro e seguire il protocollo stabilito.
01

gioco

an activity that is done for fun, mostly by children
play definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The new park encourages imaginative play with its creative structures.
Il nuovo parco incoraggia il gioco immaginativo con le sue strutture creative.
02

gioco, partecipazione

the act of engaging in a game or activity for stakes, aiming to win a prize, often involving payment for participation
play definition and meaning
example
Esempi
She entered the competition, excited by the play and the prizes offered.
Ha partecipato alla competizione, entusiasta del gioco e dei premi offerti.
03

spettacolo

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television
Wiki
play definition and meaning
example
Esempi
Her award-winning play received rave reviews from both critics and audiences.
04

mossa, strategia

an effort or action taken to achieve or obtain something
example
Esempi
Their play to secure the contract included a competitive bid and a persuasive presentation.
La loro mossa per assicurarsi il contratto includeva un'offerta competitiva e una presentazione persuasiva.
05

gioco, libertà di movimento

the allowance for movement or room to maneuver
example
Esempi
The carpenter adjusted the fitting to remove any excess play in the cabinet doors.
Il falegname ha regolato il montaggio per eliminare qualsiasi gioco eccessivo nelle ante dell'armadio.
5.1

margine di manovra, libertà d'azione

the range or flexibility to act or operate freely
example
Esempi
Allowing for play in the rules led to more innovative solutions.
Consentire un certo gioco nelle regole ha portato a soluzioni più innovative.
06

giocata, manovra

a skillful and coordinated action performed with precision and dexterity
example
Esempi
The gymnast 's play on the balance beam earned her a perfect score.
Il gioco della ginnasta sulla trave le è valso un punteggio perfetto.
07

scherzo, prese in giro

verbal wit or teasing, often at another's expense, but intended in a humorous and light-hearted manner
example
Esempi
Their friendly play at the dinner table always makes everyone laugh.
Il loro gioco amichevole a tavola fa sempre ridere tutti.
08

riproduzione, avvio

the function or action of starting or initiating the playback of a media file
example
Esempi
He clicked play to initiate the video call with his team.
Ha cliccato su riproduci per avviare la videochiamata con il suo team.
09

gioco, divertimento

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
10

strategia, giocata

a prearranged strategy or plan of action used in team sports
example
Esempi
The winning play involved a clever combination of passes and runs.
Il gioco vincente ha coinvolto una combinazione intelligente di passaggi e corse.
11

gioco

activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
12

gioco, scherma

the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
13

gioco, utilizzo

utilization or exercise
14

opera

a live presentation of a play or stage production
15

gioco, azione

a state in which action is feasible
16

luce tremolante, barlume

a weak and tremulous light
17

tempo di gioco, durata del gioco

(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
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