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to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children
to take part in a game or activity for fun
to assume a role or character during a game or playful activity
to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team
(in card games) to place a card face-up on the table, revealing its value
to strike a ball with a part of one's body or an object
to assign someone to assume a particular role and position and take part in a match
(in the game of chess) to move a piece
to assume a particular position or role in a sports team
to perform music on a musical instrument
to have the ability to play a musical instrument well
to provide musical accompaniment for someone's movement in a specified direction
to represent the role of a particular character in a play, movie, etc.
to behave as if one is someone else with a different personality or characteristics
to activate a device, such as a disc or music player, to produce audio or display recorded images
(of a music player, DVD player, musical instrument, etc.) to generate or produce recorded images or sounds
(of a band, theater company, etc.) to perform at a particular place
(of plays or shows) to be performed and presented before an audience
to appear or move quickly and lightly, particularly in a way that often changes shape or direction
to be willing to cooperate with others, particularly to complete a particular task or goal
to manipulate or handle something in a playful, often aimless or idle, manner
to actively influence or impact a situation, event, or outcome
to approach or engage in something in a lighthearted or unserious manner, often with an element of manipulation
to let a fish tire itself out by pulling against the line before bringing it in
to wager or stake money in a game of chance
to make wagers on the outcome of events or races
(of a fountain or other source of water) to send out a steady flow of water
to address or handle a situation according to the specified approach or strategy
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.
the act of engaging in a game or activity for stakes, aiming to win a prize, often involving payment for participation
a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television
an effort or action taken to achieve or obtain something
the allowance for movement or room to maneuver
the range or flexibility to act or operate freely
a skillful and coordinated action performed with precision and dexterity
verbal wit or teasing, often at another's expense, but intended in a humorous and light-hearted manner
the function or action of starting or initiating the playback of a media file
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
a prearranged strategy or plan of action used in team sports
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
utilization or exercise
a live presentation of a play or stage production
a state in which action is feasible
a weak and tremulous light
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
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