No one dares to play chess with him. The children were playing hide-and-seek. I have a chess set. Do you want to play? It's your turn to play.

She hurt her wrist but decided to continue playing. He played in every major tournament this year. See More. Recent Examples on the Web Noun. Word History. First Known Use. Time Traveler.

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Plavix play playa See More Nearby Entries. Cite this Entry. com Dictionary , s. com dictionary. Copy Citation. Post the Definition of play to Facebook Facebook. Share the Definition of play on Twitter Twitter. Kids Definition. a : a brisk handling or using the play of a sword. b : the conduct, course, or action of a game rain held up play.

c : a particular act or maneuver in a game a great play by the shortstop. d : one's turn in a game it's your play.

a : exercise or activity for amusement children at play. b : absence of any bad intention said it in play. c : the act or an instance of playing on words : pun. d : the act of playing a game and risking something on an uncertain event : gambling , gaming. a : a way or manner of acting or proceeding : action , conduct fair play.

b : operation sense 1 , activity. c : brisk or light movement the light play of a breeze. d : freedom of motion too much play in the steering wheel. e : opportunity for action the new job gave play to my talents.

a : to engage in sport or recreation and especially in activity for amusement children playing. b : to treat or behave lightly or without respect that is due play with a new idea. c : to make use of double meaning or the similarity of sound of two words for humorous effect : pun.

d : to handle something in an absentminded way : toy played with the pencil. a : to take advantage played upon the people's fears. b : to move swiftly or lightly shadows playing on the wall.

c : to move freely. d : to let go in a stream hoses playing on the fire. a : to sound in performance listen to an organ playing. b : to be staged or presented what's playing at the movies. a : to take part in play cards. play ball. b : to pretend to take part in the activities of children playing house.

c : to do for amusement or from mischief play a trick on someone. a : to perform on or as if on the stage play a part. b : to act the part of play the fool. a : to contend against in a game playing the Dodgers today.

b : to put or keep in action play a card in a game. play a fish on a line. play a record. More from Merriam-Webster on play. Nglish: Translation of play for Spanish Speakers Britannica English: Translation of play for Arabic Speakers Britannica. Love words? London is home to a multitude of theatres that put on the best possible productions - comedy, tragedy, and everything in between.

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The AGM will take the form of a webinar and there will be some brief presentations followed by the opportunity for questions. We expect to record the webinar for those who cannot be present on the day.

pretended to strangle his brother in play. Examples of play in a Sentence. Noun The play is based on a real-life event. He wrote, directed, and starred in the play.

His fifth grade class is putting on a play about the first Thanksgiving. I've gone to all of my daughter's school plays. The book discusses the role of play in a child's development.

Rain held up play for an hour. The chess match finally ended after three hours of play. The two golfers were tied at the start of play yesterday. Verb The children were playing in the yard. Can Sara come out and play?

He played by himself in his room. Did you play any sports in high school? No one dares to play chess with him.

The children were playing hide-and-seek. I have a chess set. Do you want to play? It's your turn to play. She hurt her wrist but decided to continue playing. He played in every major tournament this year. See More.

Recent Examples on the Web Noun. Word History. First Known Use. Time Traveler. See more words from the same century. Phrases Containing play. Articles Related to play. Language that lives on after the curtain comes down. Dictionary Entries Near play. Plavix play playa See More Nearby Entries.

Cite this Entry. com Dictionary , s. com dictionary. Copy Citation. Post the Definition of play to Facebook Facebook. Share the Definition of play on Twitter Twitter.

Kids Definition. a : a brisk handling or using the play of a sword. b : the conduct, course, or action of a game rain held up play. c : a particular act or maneuver in a game a great play by the shortstop. d : one's turn in a game it's your play. a : exercise or activity for amusement children at play.

b : absence of any bad intention said it in play. c : the act or an instance of playing on words : pun. d : the act of playing a game and risking something on an uncertain event : gambling , gaming. a : a way or manner of acting or proceeding : action , conduct fair play.

b : operation sense 1 , activity. c : brisk or light movement the light play of a breeze. d : freedom of motion too much play in the steering wheel. e : opportunity for action the new job gave play to my talents.

a : to engage in sport or recreation and especially in activity for amusement children playing. b : to treat or behave lightly or without respect that is due play with a new idea. c : to make use of double meaning or the similarity of sound of two words for humorous effect : pun.

d : to handle something in an absentminded way : toy played with the pencil. a : to take advantage played upon the people's fears. b : to move swiftly or lightly shadows playing on the wall.

c : to move freely. d : to let go in a stream hoses playing on the fire. a : to sound in performance listen to an organ playing. You can also individually sponsor the project by becoming a backer.

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Play instances usage. to display or feature a news story, photograph, etc. to amuse oneself; toy ; trifle often followed by with. to take part in a game for stakes; gamble. to conduct oneself or act in a specified way: to play fair. to act on or as if on the stage; perform.

of an instrument or music to sound in performance: The strings are playing well this evening. of a phonograph, radio, recording, etc. to give forth sound: The radio played all night. to be performed or shown: What's playing at the movie theater around the corner?

to be capable of or suitable for performance, as a television or dramatic script: We hope this scene will play well. to be accepted or effective; fare : How will the senator's proposal play with the public? to move about lightly or quickly: The water of the fountain played in the air.

to present the effect of such motion, as light or the changing colors of an iridescent substance: The lights played strangely over the faces of the actors. to comply or cooperate: They wanted her to tell them what she knew about the plans, but she refused to play. play around, Informal.

to pretend interest in: It's obvious that you're just playing at fishing for my sake. to do something without seriousness: He is merely playing at being a student. play back, to play a recording, especially one newly made : Play it back and let's hear how I sound.

play down, to treat as of little importance; minimize : He has consistently played down his own part in the successful enterprise.

to play an extra game or round in order to settle a tie. to engage in an elimination game or games after the regular season is over in order to determine the champion.

to set one person or thing against another, usually for one's own gain or advantage: The children could usually get what they wanted by playing one parent off against the other.

to come or bring to an end; finish : The full consequences of the decision have yet to be played out. to play to the end of something : When the camera started rolling, I knew exactly how much time I had to play out the full scene. to use up or be used up; exhaust or be exhausted: Mining towns quickly sprouted, and just as quickly disappeared once the coal supply played out.

And when that groundwater supply is played out, then what? to reel or pay out, as a rope, line, etc. play up, to emphasize the importance of; highlight or publicize: The schools are playing up their science programs. bring into play , to put into motion; cause to be introduced: New evidence has been brought into play in this trial.

come to play , Informal. to be disposed to play or participate in a manner reflecting a determination to win or succeed: We're a small new business, but we came to play.

make a play for , Informal. to try to attract, especially sexually: He made a play for his friend's girlfriend. to attempt to gain by impressing favorably: This ad will make a play for new consumer markets. play ball.

ball 1 def. play both ends against the middle , to maneuver opposing groups in order to benefit oneself. play by ear , to play music or a musical instrument without printed music, as by memory of what one has heard or by unschooled musical instinct.

exhausted ; weary. out of fashion; hackneyed : New styles in clothing are soon played out in New York. used up; finished : The original tires were played out and had to be replaced.

play fast and loose , to act in an irresponsible or inconsiderate manner, especially to employ deception to gain one's ends: to play fast and loose with someone's affections.

play for time , to prolong something in order to gain an advantage; forestall an event or decision: Their maneuvering at the conference was obviously calculated to play for time. play hardball. hardball def. play into someone's hands , to act in such a way as to give an advantage to someone, especially an opponent : If you lose your temper when he insults you, you will be playing right into his hands.

play it by ear , to improvise, especially in a challenging situation when confronted by unknown factors: If you can't come up with a plan, we'll just have to play it by ear. play it safe , to act cautiously; avoid risk or danger: She usually plays it safe on the red carpet, wearing simple, classic designs.

play one's cards right. card 1 def. play politics. politics def. play possum. possum def. play second fiddle. second fiddle def. play the field. field def. play the game. game 1 def. play up to , Informal. to attempt to impress in order to gain someone's favor: Students who too obviously play up to their teachers are usually disliked by their classmates.

play with a full deck. deck def. play with fire. fire def. play with oneself , Informal. to masturbate. com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc.

There is at least some indication that Williams might also be struggling with her very next stroke following a return hit in play. Have there been discussions with FX regarding an Archer movie, and how do you think that would play out?