Definition of Play
Play
Play
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
Engage in activity for enjoyment or recreation.
e.g. Sample unavailable for 'Play'.
(verb)
to take part in a sport or game;
e.g. I play hockey.
(verb)
to represent or act as a character in a theatrical performance or a movie;
e.g. In the movie, I play the role of a daughter.
(verb)
to perform music on an instrument;
e.g. I play the guitar in my free time.
(verb)
to make a device or disc produce sounds or display recorded images;
e.g. He likes to play records and discover new music.
(verb)
to conduct oneself;
e.g. Play fair and nicely with the young kids.
(noun)
a theatrical performance or drama;
e.g. The school play is based off of one of Shakespeare's plays.
(noun)
fun or jest;
e.g. I cracked a joke merely in play, I didn't know it would offend him.
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