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Definition 1:
To do activities for fun or enjoyment no obj often + with + obj If children play teacher/school (etc.), they play by pretending to be adults. see also play house at house.
Examples:
The children were playing in the yard.
Can Sara come out and play?
He played by himself in his room.
She’s outside playing with her friends.
You already have lots of toys to play with.
A baby playing with his toes
She likes to play teacher/doctor with her sisters.
Definition 2:
To participate in (a game or sport) + obj no obj often + for If you play for a particular team, you are a member of that team. .
Examples:
Did you play any sports in high school?
She plays soccer.
Do you want to play (a game of) cards/poker?
No one dares to play chess with/against him.
It’s not whether you win or lose (that’s important), it’s how you play the game.
The children were playing hide-and-seek.
I have a chess set. Do you want to play?
It’s your turn to play.
She hurt her wrist but decided to continue playing.
He played in every major tournament this year.
He’s always dreamed of playing on a professional hockey team.
We never play for money.
I’m on a basketball team at school, but I also play for fun with my friends.
Babe Ruth played for the Yankees.
He used to play for Boston but got traded to New York.
Definition 3:
To compete against (someone) in a game + obj no obj If you play (someone) for (something), you play a game in which the winner will be able to take or keep something. .
Examples:
The Yankees are playing the Red Sox tonight at Yankee Stadium.
No one dares to play him at chess.
When Tom and I are finished with this game, you can play the winner.
The Yankees and the Red Sox are playing at Yankee Stadium.
She has played against some of the best tennis players in the world.
“Is that the last can of soda?” “Yeah, I’ll play you for it.”
Definition 4:
To have (a particular position on a sports team) .
Examples:
He dreamed about playing quarterback in the National Football League.
She played center field in their last game.
He plays third base.
What position does he play?
Definition 5:
To allow (someone) to play during a game especially in a particular position .
Examples:
Her coach didn’t play her in yesterday’s game.
They decided to play him at first base.
Definition 6:
To place (a playing card) on the table during your turn in a card game often used figuratively see also play your cards close to the chest/vest at card play your cards right at card.
Examples:
I played the ace of hearts.
Lawyers who play the race card to defend their clients [=who say that their clients were treated unfairly because of their race]
Definition 7:
To move (a piece) during your turn in a chess game .
Examples:
He played his rook/bishop/queen for the win.
Definition 8:
To hit, kick, throw, or catch (a ball, puck, etc.) .
Examples:
You have to play the ball where it lies.
He played a wedge shot to the green.
He played a great shot to his opponent’s forehand.
The shortstop played the ball perfectly.
Definition 9:
To bet money on (something) .
Examples:
I used to gamble a lot. Mostly, I played the races/horses/slots.
She only plays the lottery when there’s a large jackpot.
Definition 10:
To invest money in (the stock market) in order to try to earn money .
Examples:
You can lose a lot of money playing the (stock) market.
Definition 11:
To perform music on (an instrument) + obj no obj .
Examples:
She’s been playing the violin since she was 10 years old.
Where did you learn to play the piano?
He can play guitar and drums.
He played while she sang.
Would you play for us?
He plays in a band.
Definition 12:
To produce music .
Examples:
I could hear a guitar playing in the distance.
Definition 13:
To perform (a song, a piece of music, etc.) on an instrument .
Examples:
Would you play something for us?
The band played their new hit song.
The conductor had us play the piece again from the beginning.
The band played a waltz.
She started her career playing country music.
Definition 14:
To perform music written by (a particular composer) .
Examples:
The orchestra will be playing Mozart tonight.
Definition 15:
To perform music in (a particular place) + obj no obj .
Examples:
It was her dream to play Carnegie Hall.
She prefers playing small concert halls rather than big stadiums.
The band has been playing bars and nightclubs.
We mostly play in bars and nightclubs.
Definition 16:
To cause (a song, a piece of music, a movie, etc.) to be heard or seen + obj no obj .
Examples:
You kids are playing your music too loud.
The radio station plays mostly hip-hop and R&B.
Who decides which songs get played on the radio?
We’re waiting for you to play the movie.
I asked him to play the album/CD/DVD for me.
Our favorite song was playing on the radio.
Classical music played softly in the background.
The movie/DVD is already playing.
Definition 17:
To be shown or performed usually more than one time .
Examples:
The film is now playing [=is now being shown] in theaters across the country.
What’s playing at the theater/movies?
The show has been playing to full/packed houses.
Definition 18:
To act the part of (a particular character) in a film, play, etc. often used figuratively often used with part or role see also role-play.
Examples:
He played the lead role in Hamlet.
Her character is being played by a relatively unknown actress.
She’s not a doctor, but she plays one on TV.
My wife never disciplines the children. She gets to play the good guy while I have to play the bad guy. [=I have to discipline the children]
I survived a terrible tragedy, but I don’t want to play the victim. [=I don’t want to act like a victim]
Luck played an important part in their success. [=a lot of their success was because of luck]
The essay discusses the role that television plays in modern society. [=the effect that television has on modern society]
He’s been playing the part/role of the jealous husband. [=he has been acting like a jealous husband]
We all have a part/role to play in the future of this company. [=we all will be involved in an important way in the future of this company]
Definition 19:
To pretend that you have a particular quality or are in a particular condition .
Examples:
Don’t play [=act] all innocent with me!
She tried to teach her dog to play dead. [=to lie on its back and pretend to be dead]
If anyone asks you about it, play dumb. [=act like you do not know anything about it]
Definition 20:
To act or behave in a particular way no obj + obj see also play by ear at ear.
Examples:
It’s a very competitive business, and not everyone plays fair. = Not everyone plays by the rules.
If you play smart [=if you make good decisions], you should be able to graduate in four years.
She didn’t want to seem too eager, so she decided to play it cool. [=to act calm]
If you play it smart, you should be able to graduate in four years.
I decided to play it safe [=to be careful and avoid risk or danger] and leave early so that I would be sure to arrive on time.
Definition 21:
To do or say things in a joking way often + around .
Examples:
Don’t take it so seriously. He was just playing. [=kidding, joking]
I was just playing around. I didn’t really mean it.
Stop playing around and talk to me seriously for a moment.
Definition 22:
To do (something) to someone in order to amuse yourself or others usually + on .
Examples:
He’s known for playing pranks, so I wouldn’t trust him if I were you.
Let’s play a joke on her.
The students got in trouble for playing a trick on their teacher.
I can’t believe what I’m seeing. My eyes must be playing tricks on me.
Definition 23:
To use or control (someone or something) in a clever and unfair way often + for .
Examples:
I’m never going to let anyone play me again.
She played you like a fool.
She realized too late that she had been played for a fool.
They had been playing the guy for a sucker all along.
Definition 24:
To base a decision or action on (something) .
Examples:
Sometimes you just have to play your luck [=to take a chance] and hope that everything turns out okay.
The coach was playing the odds that his pitcher would get through the inning without giving up a run.
Criminal investigators need to play [=to act on] their hunches.
Definition 25:
To be accepted or received in a particular way often + with .
Examples:
The script looked good on paper but didn’t play well on Broadway.
His idea did not play well with the committee. [=the committee did not like his idea]
Definition 26:
To move in a lively and irregular way .
Examples:
A knowing smile played on/about her lips.
We watched the moonlight playing on the water.
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