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play

British pronunciation/plˈe‍ɪ/
American pronunciation/ˈpɫeɪ/
to play
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

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1.1

to take part in a game or activity for fun

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1.2

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

2

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

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2.1

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

2.2

to assume a particular position or role in a sports team

2.3

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

2.4

(in the game of chess) to move a piece

2.5

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

3

to perform music on a musical instrument

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3.1

to have the ability to play a musical instrument well

3.2

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

4

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

synonyms : act
represent
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4.1

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

5

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

synonyms : run
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5.1

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

6

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

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6.1

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

7

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

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8

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

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9

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

synonyms : diddle
fiddle
toy
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10

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

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11

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

synonyms : toy
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12

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

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13

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

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14

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

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Play
[NOUN]
1

an activity that is done for fun, mostly by children

synonyms : turn
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2

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

synonyms : gambling
gaming
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3

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

synonyms : drama
dramatic play
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4

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

synonyms : caper
frolic
gambol
romp
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5

an attempt to get something

synonyms : bid
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6

a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

synonyms : maneuver
manoeuvre
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7

a preset plan of action in team sports

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8

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

synonyms : child's play
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9

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

synonyms : swordplay
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10

utilization or exercise

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11

a live presentation of a play or stage production

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12

movement or space for movement

synonyms : looseness
antonyms : tightness
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13

verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)

synonyms : fun
sport
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14

a state in which action is feasible

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15

a weak and tremulous light

synonyms : shimmer
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16

the removal of constraints

synonyms : free rein
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17

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

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18

the function or action of starting or initiating the playback of a media file

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Examples
1The media, as always, played an important part in the election campaign.
2The children played games in the yard.
3The band are playing 11 cities around the country.
4The company are playing 11 cities around the country.
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