Шукати
to play up
[phrase form: play]
01
підкреслити, виділити
to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it
Transitive: to play up sth
02
перебільшувати, вдавати з себе
to act in an insincere way, to gain favor or approval from someone else
Intransitive
03
ламати, погано працювати
(of machines or equipment) to not work properly
Intransitive
04
насувати прикрощі, досадити
to cause discomfort or trouble
Intransitive
05
грати на всі сто, працювати на максимум
to perform with enhanced energy or determination
Intransitive
play up
v
Приклад
The media often plays up minor incidents, causing unnecessary panic.
She decided to play up her strengths during the interview.
To make the story more engaging, the author played up the main character's internal conflict.
He plays up his connections to make himself seem more influential.
My car's engine plays up whenever the weather gets too cold.
