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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
Informal
Examples
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.
