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Meaning ofplayin English

play

us//pleɪ//uk//pleɪ//

Pluralplays
Past Tenseplayed
Participle Verbplaying
Third Person Singularplays

Definitions

Verb
1. to have fun or recreate; enjoy oneself
  The kids will play outside in the park.
2. to participate in a game or sport
  The team will play soccer against their rivals.
3. to compete against in a game
  The musicians will play against each other in the competition.
4. to operate a device for sound or video
  She will play the video on her computer.
5. to perform or act out (a role, script); entertain
  The actors will play their roles in the theater.
6. to produce music or performance
  The orchestra will play a beautiful melody tonight.
7. to produce music using an instrument
  The pianist will play a concerto on the grand piano.
8. to perform in or at a venue
  The theater company will play at the festival next month.
9. to produce music or theater performances
  The band will play at the music festival tonight.
10. to behave in a certain manner; interact
  The children will play nicely with each other in the sandbox.
11. to move or operate (with motion, freely)
  The kids like to play with the bubbles in the air.
12. to engage in careless behavior; be frivolous
  The celebrity was known to play with people's emotions for attention.
13. to joke or act unseriously; kid around
  The kids like to play and have fun together.
14. to be accepted in a certain manner; received
  The new policy will play well with the public.
15. to gamble or wager (money, etc.)
  He decided to play $100 on the lottery ticket.
16. to manipulate or deceive someone
  The con artist tried to play her victim by pretending to be a charity collector.
17. to engage in romantic activity; make love
  The couple decided to play discreetly to avoid gossip.
18. to participate in various idiomatic expressions
  The company will play it safe by investing in a stable market.
Noun
1. amusing activity for young ones; recreation
  The playground is a place for play and socialization.
2. young animals' exploratory behavior; learning
  The kittens' play helps them develop important survival skills.
3. progress or conduct of a game
  The team's play was impressive in the championship.
4. a theatrical script; literary work
  The playwright spent years writing her first play.
5. a live performance; actors on stage
  The theater hosted a play that received great reviews.
6. freedom of movement; flexibility
  The loose joint allowed for more play and reduced the risk of breakage.
7. movement; freedom in a mechanism
  The loose screws allowed for more play in the machine.
8. sexual activity; intimate role-playing
  The couple's play in the bedroom was a way to spice up their relationship.

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