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I . play [pleɪ] N

2. play (theatrical piece):

play
one-act play

3. play (performance of a play):

play

III . play [pleɪ] VB trans

Phrases:

to play ball with sb inf
to play the field
to play footsie with sb inf
to play gooseberry Brit
to play gooseberry Brit
to play gooseberry Brit
to play hardball Am
to play havoc with sth
to play havoc with sth
to play (merry) hell with sth
to play hook(e)y Am, Aus
to play a hunch
to play truant (from school) Brit
to play dumb
to play sb false form

foul play N sports

II . play along VB trans always sep pej

play around VB intr

1. play around (to play in area):

play around

2. play around pej (commit adultery):

play around
to play around with sb

4. play around pej (tamper with):

play around

play out VB trans

2. play out (follow assigned or fated role):

play out destiny

3. play out (to happen):

play out

role play N

team play N

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The play does put forth less destructive definition of manhood towards the end.
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The play is replete with lush, poetic dialogue and imagery.
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He bears a grudge against the coach, for reasons that do not become clear until late in the play.
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While the underlying mechanisms are still poorly understood, it has been suggested that the mirror neurons play a major role in mass hysteria outbreaks.
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On pipe organs each manual plays a specific subset of the organ's stops, and electronic organs can emulate this style of play.
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He later stated that he wanted to highlight the role PO should play in contemporary politics - as defenders of minorities.
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As with a safe word call from any other, it should herald the stopping all play and a recuperative discussion between the participants.
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His complete oeuvre includes three books of poetry, a play, occasional journalism, and his published letters.
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Organ grinders, food vendors and street performers play to a constant stream of people who flood the sidewalks.
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It is digital media constructed in virtual environments that increasingly allow for individuals to interact with one another through role-play and simulation.
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