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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.
He did n't fully believe the story but decided to play along.
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.
The con artist managed to play the naive investor along for months before his scheme was uncovered.
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.
Even though he was tired, he played along with his daughter's bedtime story routine.
04
to perform a musical accompaniment to another instrument or voice
Intransitive
Examples
As she sang her solo, the pianist played along beautifully.
When he started humming the tune, the guitarist began to play along.
