Definitions
verb
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
“Princeton plays Yale this weekend”
verb
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
“play a joke”
verb
replay (as a melody)
“She played the third movement very beautifully”
noun
the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
“it is still my play”
verb
perform on a stage or theater
“She acts in this play”
verb
stake on the outcome of an issue
“She played all her money on the dark horse”
noun
an attempt to get something
“they made a futile play for power”
noun
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
“the runner was out on a play by the shortstop”
verb
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
“On weekends I play”
verb
cause to emit recorded audio or video
“I'll play you my favorite record”
noun
movement or space for movement
“there was too much play in the steering wheel”
verb
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
“She plays deaf when the news are bad”