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to play out
[phrase form: play]
Examples
Let 's wait and see how the situation plays out before making a decision.
The game played out differently than the coach had predicted.
02
to gradually lose energy or resources until nothing remains or effectiveness is lost
Examples
As the match went into overtime, the players began to play out.
In the final stretch of the marathon, many runners play out and find it hard to finish.
03
to come to an end
Examples
As the final scenes played out, the movie reached its emotional climax.
The intense game played out with a last-minute goal, securing victory for the underdog team.
04
to carry out something to completion
Examples
They decided to play the scene out even though there were technical difficulties.
No matter the odds, she was determined to play the game out to its conclusion.
05
to use energy or resources completely
Examples
Overfishing has played out the fish stocks in the region.
Excessive logging played out the forest's resources within a decade.
06
to release something over a period of time, often in a controlled manner
Examples
The filmmaker planned to play out teasers for the movie to create excitement leading up to the release date.
The marketing team preferred to play out hints about the upcoming campaign to maintain suspense among the audience.
07
to express one's emotions, dreams, etc. by pretending that a specific situation is actually happening
Examples
In therapy, individuals may play out their fears to confront and manage them in a safe environment.
Children often play out their fantasies by pretending to be characters from their favorite stories.
08
(of a thing) to get boring because one has used or seen it too often
Examples
The catchphrase from the TV show quickly played out as it became overly used in everyday conversations.
Once a trendy fashion style, it eventually played out and lost its popularity.
