Translation of 'play' in English

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play
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expr. bring (or call) into play, to begin to exercise; bring into action; make active.
Ex. The intelligence and judgment of Mr. Ruskin ... are brought into play (Matthew Arnold). There is ... hardly a decision on such an issue that does not call in
play
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expr. in play,
a. being used in the course of the game; in or during legitimate play.
Ex. Walton tried another big kick, but the ball fell in play, and was well returned by Strand-Jones (Westminster Gazette).
b. as a joke.
Ex. H
play
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expr. out of play, not being used; not in or during legitimate play.
Ex. A runner cannot be tagged while the ball is out of play.
play
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expr. play back, to replay (a phonograph or tape recording), especially just after it has been made.
Ex. We all laughed as we heard the tape recorder play back the conversation at dinner.
play
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expr. play ball. See under ball.
play
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expr. play by ear. See under ear.
play
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expr. play down,
a. to make light of; de-emphasize; understate.
Ex. They want to play down politics, play up ""good government"" and ""responsible leadership"" (Newsweek).
b. to lower one's standards to suit the demands of others; con
play
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b. to pit (one person or thing against another), especially for one's own ' title='expr. play off,
a. to play an additional game or match in order to decide (a draw or tie).
Ex. We're going to play off for the Wolcott cup (Munsey's Magazine).
b. to pit (one person or thing against another), especially for one's own in english'>expr. play off,
a. to play an additional game or match in order to decide (a draw or tie).
Ex. We're going to play off for the Wolcott cup (Munsey's Magazine).
b. to pit (one person or thing against another), especially for one's own b. to pit (one person or thing against another), especially for one's own ' onclick='Pronounce(this.id);'>
play
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expr. play on (or upon), to take advantage of; make use of.
Ex. She played on her mother's good nature to get what she wanted.
play
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expr. play out,
a. to perform to the end; bring to an end.
Ex. to play out a tragedy.
b. (Figurative.) to exhaust; wear out.
Ex. The endless war was playing out both the men and the supplies.
c. (Figurative.) to diminish;
play
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expr. play the field. See under field.
play
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expr. play the game. See under game.
play
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expr. play up to, (Slang.) to try to get into the favor of; flatter.
Ex. to play up to a celebrity.
play
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expr. play up, (U.S.) to make the most of; exploit.
Ex. Happy customers and favorable reviews are quoted, successful promotions of the firm's books are played up (Time).
play
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expr. play with,
a. to touch or finger lightly, by way of amusement.
Ex. The Commissioner moved his legs, playing with a penknife (Graham Greene).
b. (Figurative.) to act carelessly; do foolish things; treat frivolously.
Ex. Don
play
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noun 1. something done to amuse oneself; fun; sport; recreation.
Ex. The children are happy at play. Play consists of those activities which are not consciously performed for the sake of any reward beyond themselves (Emory S. Bogardus). All work an
play
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play, noun, verb.
play
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v.i. 1. to have fun; do something in sport; amuse or divert oneself.
Ex. The kitten plays with its tail. The children played in the yard.
(SYN) frolic, revel.
2. to do something which is not to be taken seriously, but merely as done i
play
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v.t. 1. to take part in (a game).
Ex. to play golf. Children play tag and ball.
2. to perform, do, or execute.
Ex. He played a joke on his sister.
3. to represent or imitate, especially for amusement.
Ex. to play spacemen,

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