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to play along
[phrase form: play]
01
to pretend to support or agree with someone or something to keep things peaceful or for one's own gain
Intransitive
Examples
I was n't sure what they were plotting, but I thought it best to play along until I knew more.
02
to trick someone or something over a specific period of time to achieve a particular outcome or advantage
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to play along sb
InformalExamples
She realized her friend was playing her along, pretending to be interested in her ideas while secretly pursuing her own agenda.
03
to willingly participate in a game, real or pretend, to make the moment more enjoyable
Intransitive: to play along | to play along with sth
Examples
When the kids proposed their imaginary tea party, the parents happily played along.
04
to perform a musical accompaniment to another instrument or voice
Intransitive
Examples
As she sang her solo, the pianist played along beautifully.
