Play

/plˈe‍ɪ/

/ˈpɫeɪ/

Definizione e Significato di "play"

to play

VERBO

giocare

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

1.1

giocare

to take part in a game or activity for fun

1.2

giocare, fingere

to assume a role or character during a game or playful activity

giocare, partecipare

to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team

Transitive

2.1

giocare, mettere

(in card games) to place a card face-up on the table, revealing its value

2.2

colpire, giocare

to strike a ball with a part of one's body or an object

2.3

giocare, far giocare

to assign someone to assume a particular role and position and take part in a match

2.4

giocare, muovere

(in the game of chess) to move a piece

2.5

giocare, svolgere

to assume a particular position or role in a sports team

suonare, eseguire

to perform music on a musical instrument

Ditransitive

3.1

suonare, interpretare

to have the ability to play a musical instrument well

3.2

suonare, accompagnare

to provide musical accompaniment for someone's movement in a specified direction

interpretare, giocare

to represent the role of a particular character in a play, movie, etc.

4.1

recitare, fingere

to behave as if one is someone else with a different personality or characteristics

riprodurre, suonare

to activate a device, such as a disc or music player, to produce audio or display recorded images

5.1

suonare

(of a music player, DVD player, musical instrument, etc.) to generate or produce recorded images or sounds

suonare, esibirsi

(of a band, theater company, etc.) to perform at a particular place

6.1

recitare, mettere in scena

(of plays or shows) to be performed and presented before an audience

giocare, correre

to appear or move quickly and lightly, particularly in a way that often changes shape or direction

collaborare, partecipare

to be willing to cooperate with others, particularly to complete a particular task or goal

giocare, manipolare

to manipulate or handle something in a playful, often aimless or idle, manner

giocare, avere un ruolo

to actively influence or impact a situation, event, or outcome

giocare, divertirsi con

to engage in an activity or task with a lighthearted or casual approach

giocare, lasciar faticare

to let a fish tire itself out by pulling against the line before bringing it in

scommettere, giocare

to wager or stake money in a game of chance

scommettere, giocare

to make wagers on the outcome of events or races

zampillare, sgorgare

(of a fountain or other source of water) to send out a steady flow of water

gestire, affrontare

to address or handle a situation according to the specified approach or strategy

Play

SOSTANTIVO

gioco

an activity that is done for fun, mostly by children

What is "play"?

Play refers to an activity done for enjoyment, amusement, or recreation, often involving imagination, creativity, or physical movement. It is usually done in a relaxed, informal setting and can include a wide range of activities such as games, sports, or other fun activities. Play can be solo or involve other people, and it is common in both children and adults. Examples of play include playing board games, sports like soccer, or simply playing with toys. Play helps reduce stress, encourage social interaction, and support learning and development.

gioco, scommessa

the act of engaging in a game or activity for stakes, aiming to win a prize, often involving payment for participation