Activity for amusement only, especially among the young. Example: Children learn through play.
Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills. Example: This kind of play helps the young lion cubs develop their hunting skills.
The conduct, or course, of a game. Example: After the rain break, play resumed at 3 o'clock.
An individual's performance in a sport or game. Example: His play has improved a lot this season.
A short sequence of action within a game. Example: That was a great play by the Mudchester Rovers forward.
(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue. Example: This book contains all of Shakespeare's plays.
A theatrical performance featuring actors. Example: We saw a two-act play in the theatre.
A major move by a business or investor. Example: ABC Widgets makes a play in the bicycle market with its bid to take over Acme Sprockets.
A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.
The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely. Example: No wonder the fanbelt is slipping: there’s too much play in it.
Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.
An instance of watching or listening to digital media.
A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.
(now usually in compounds) Activity relating to martial combat or fighting.
To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment. Example: They played long and hard.
To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game). Example: He plays on three teams
To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance. Example: He plays the King, and she's the Queen.
(heading) To produce music or theatre.
(heading) To behave in a particular way.
To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate. Example: He played the torch beam around the room.
To move to and fro.
To put in action or motion. Example: to play a trump in a card game
To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.
To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone. Example: You played me!
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