| play | | |
| drama, dramatic play, play | (n.) | a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage.; "he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway" |
| play | (n.) | a theatrical performance of a drama.; "the play lasted two hours" |
| play | (n.) | a preset plan of action in team sports.; "the coach drew up the plays for her team" |
| maneuver, manoeuvre, play | (n.) | a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill.; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop" |
| play | (n.) | a state in which action is feasible.; "the ball was still in play"; "insiders said the company's stock was in play" |
| play | (n.) | utilization or exercise.; "the play of the imagination" |
| bid, play | (n.) | an attempt to get something.; "they made a futile play for power"; "he made a bid to gain attention" |
| child's play, play | (n.) | activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules.; "Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child" |
| period of play, play, playing period | (n.) | (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds.; "rain stopped play in the 4th inning" |
| free rein, play | (n.) | the removal of constraints.; "he gave free rein to his impulses"; "they gave full play to the artist's talent" |
| play, shimmer | (n.) | a weak and tremulous light.; "the shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers"; "the play of light on the water" |
| fun, play, sport | (n.) | verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously).; "he became a figure of fun"; "he said it in sport" |
| looseness, play | (n.) | movement or space for movement.; "there was too much play in the steering wheel" |
| caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp | (n.) | gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement.; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly" |
| play, turn | (n.) | (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession.; "it is my turn"; "it is still my play" |
| gambling, gaming, play | (n.) | the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize).; "his gambling cost him a fortune"; "there was heavy play at the blackjack table" |
| play, swordplay | (n.) | the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully. |
| play | (v.) | participate in games or sport.; "We played hockey all afternoon"; "play cards"; "Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches" |
| play | (v.) | act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome.; "This factor played only a minor part in his decision"; "This development played into her hands"; "I played no role in your dismissal" |
| play | (v.) | play on an instrument.; "The band played all night long" |
| act, play, represent | (v.) | play a role or part.; "Gielgud played Hamlet"; "She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role"; "She played the servant to her husband's master" |
| play | (v.) | be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children.; "The kids were playing outside all day"; "I used to play with trucks as a little girl" |
| play, spiel | (v.) | replay (as a melody).; "Play it again, Sam"; "She played the third movement very beautifully" |
| play | (v.) | perform music on (a musical instrument).; "He plays the flute"; "Can you play on this old recorder?" |
| act, act as, play | (v.) | pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind.; "He acted the idiot"; "She plays deaf when the news are bad" |
| play | (v.) | move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly.; "The spotlights played on the politicians" |
| play | (v.) | bet or wager (money).; "He played $20 on the new horse"; "She plays the races" |
| play, recreate | (v.) | engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion.; "On weekends I play"; "The students all recreate alike" |
| play | (v.) | pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity.; "Let's play like I am mommy"; "Play cowboy and Indians" |
| play | (v.) | emit recorded sound.; "The tape was playing for hours"; "the stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered" |
| play | (v.) | perform on a certain location.; "The prodigy played Carnegie Hall at the age of 16"; "She has been playing on Broadway for years" |
| play | (v.) | put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game.; "He is playing his cards close to his chest"; "The Democrats still have some cards to play before they will concede the electoral victory" |
| play, toy | (v.) | engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously.; "They played games on their opponents"; "play the stock market"; "play with her feelings"; "toy with an idea" |
| play | (v.) | behave in a certain way.; "play safe"; "play it safe"; "play fair" |
| play, run | (v.) | cause to emit recorded audio or video.; "They ran the tapes over and over again"; "I'll play you my favorite record"; "He never tires of playing that video" |
| diddle, fiddle, play, toy | (v.) | manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination.; "She played nervously with her wedding ring"; "Don't fiddle with the screws"; "He played with the idea of running for the Senate" |
| play | (v.) | use to one's advantage.; "She plays on her clients' emotions" |
| dally, play, trifle | (v.) | consider not very seriously.; "He is trifling with her"; "She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania" |
| play | (v.) | be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way.; "This speech didn't play well with the American public"; "His remarks played to the suspicions of the committee" |
| dally, flirt, play, toy | (v.) | behave carelessly or indifferently.; "Play about with a young girl's affection" |
| play | (v.) | cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space.; "The engine has a wheel that is playing in a rack" |
| act, play, playact, roleplay | (v.) | perform on a stage or theater.; "She acts in this play"; "He acted in `Julius Caesar'"; "I played in `A Christmas Carol'" |
| play | (v.) | be performed or presented for public viewing.; "What's playing in the local movie theater?"; "`Cats' has been playing on Broadway for many years" |
| bring, make for, play, work, wreak | (v.) | cause to happen or to occur as a consequence.; "I cannot work a miracle"; "wreak havoc"; "bring comments"; "play a joke"; "The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area" |
| play | (v.) | discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream.; "play water from a hose"; "The fountains played all day" |
| play | (v.) | make bets.; "Play the races"; "play the casinos in Trouville" |
| bet, play, wager | (v.) | stake on the outcome of an issue.; "I bet $100 on that new horse"; "She played all her money on the dark horse" |
| play | (v.) | shoot or hit in a particular manner.; "She played a good backhand last night" |
| play | (v.) | use or move.; "I had to play my queen" |
| play | (v.) | employ in a game or in a specific position.; "They played him on first base" |
| encounter, meet, play, take on | (v.) | contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle.; "Princeton plays Yale this weekend"; "Charlie likes to play Mary" |
| play | (v.) | exhaust by allowing to pull on the line.; "play a hooked fish" |
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