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Definition 1:
A piece of writing that tells a story through the actions and words of characters and that is performed on a stage see also mystery play passion play screenplay.
Examples:
The play is based on a real-life event.
He wrote, directed, and starred in the play.
plays by Shakespeare
His fifth grade class is putting on a play about the first Thanksgiving.
I’ve gone to all of my daughter’s school plays.
She’s currently adapting a stage play [=a play that is written to be performed on a stage] for the big screen.
Definition 2:
Activities that are done especially by children for fun or enjoyment see also child’s play.
Examples:
The book discusses the role of play in a child’s development.
Imaginative play
As the saying goes, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
A safe play area
The sounds of children at play [=the sounds of children playing]
Definition 3:
The action that happens during a game .
Examples:
Please, no talking during play.
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.
We were surprised with/by the other team’s level/quality of play.
Definition 4:
The time when a person playing a game is supposed to do something count noncount .
Examples:
It’s your play. [=(more commonly) turn]
Roll the dice to determine the order of play. [=to decide who plays first, second, etc.]
Definition 5:
A particular action or set of actions that happens during a game: such as.
Definition 6:
A planned attempt to move the ball forward or to stop an opponent from moving the ball forward .
Examples:
The quarterback called out the play to his teammates.
He ran 50 yards on that last play.
Running/passing plays
A defensive/offensive play
Definition 7:
An action that is done to try to get a player out often used with make see also double play triple play.
Examples:
He was called safe on a close play at first base.
The shortstop made a great play to end the inning.
She had a chance to catch the ball, but she failed to make the play.
Definition 8:
The act of moving a piece in a game like chess or checkers .
Examples:
The first/opening play [=move] of the game
Definition 9:
The state of being active or having an effect .
Examples:
The play of market forces
She promotes the free play of ideas in her classroom.
Several issues are at play [=are involved] in determining the price of gasoline.
The students’ creativity was brought/called/put into play on this last assignment. [=the students had to use their creativity]
Two important factors come into play. [=are involved]
Definition 10:
Time when a musical recording is played by a radio station :airplay .
Examples:
The song has been getting heavy radio play. [=radio stations have been playing the song frequently]
Definition 11:
Attention in newspapers, on television, etc. .
Examples:
The story has so far received little play in the press. [=has not gotten much attention in the press]
Definition 12:
A humorous or clever way of using a word or phrase so that more than one meaning is suggested + on see also wordplay.
Examples:
The title of the article makes a play on the prime minister’s last name.
A play on the word’s original meaning
A clever play on words [=pun]
Definition 13:
A function of a machine that causes recorded sounds or pictures to be heard or seen .
Examples:
Press “Play” to start the movie.
Definition 14:
Time when a machine is being used to hear or see recorded sounds or pictures .
Examples:
The CD player’s batteries only provided three to four hours of play.
Definition 15:
The irregular or lively movement of something .
Examples:
Look at the dazzling play of colors in this diamond.
A play of shadow and light
Definition 16:
Loose and free movement of something (such as part of a machine) .
Examples:
There’s too much play in the car’s steering wheel.
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