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to play on
[phrase form: play]
01
jogar com, aproveitar-se de
to take advantage of someone's feelings or weaknesses
Transitive: to play on someone's feelings or weaknesses
Exemplos
The charity commercial played on viewers' compassion by showing heart-wrenching images of those in need.
O comercial de caridade explorou a compaixão dos espectadores mostrando imagens comoventes daqueles em necessidade.
02
continuar a jogar, seguir jogando
to continue playing, especially in sports, games, or performances
Intransitive
Exemplos
The musician broke a string on stage but, showing his professionalism, decided to play on with the remaining strings.
O músico quebrou uma corda no palco, mas, mostrando seu profissionalismo, decidiu continuar tocando com as cordas restantes.
03
continuar, persistir
to continue over time
Intransitive
Exemplos
The influence of that one meeting played on, guiding his career choices for years.
A influência daquela única reunião continuou, orientando suas escolhas de carreira por anos.
