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playing

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

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verb

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

Examples :

"They played long and hard."

entertainment action game sport

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To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).

Examples :

"He plays on three teams"

sport game entertainment action

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To take part in amorous activity; to make love.

Examples :

"After a romantic dinner, they went upstairs, eager for some playing. "

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To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.

Examples :

"She is playing the role of Juliet in the school play. "

entertainment literature stage art

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(heading) To produce music or theatre.

Examples :

"The orchestra is playing Mozart tonight at the concert hall. "

music entertainment

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(heading) To behave in a particular way.

Examples :

""He was playing the victim to get sympathy from his classmates." "

character attitude action

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verb

To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.

Examples :

"He played the torch beam around the room."

action function machine process technology

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To move to and fro.

Examples :

"The windshield wipers were playing back and forth across the wet glass. "

action sport entertainment

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To put in action or motion.

Examples :

"to play a trump in a card game"

action game sport entertainment

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verb

To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.

Examples :

"The fisherman was carefully playing the large marlin for over an hour, slowly reeling it in. "

fish sport nautical

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verb

To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.

Examples :

"You played me!"

business finance moral character

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noun

(gerund of play) An occasion on which something, such as a song or show, is played.

Examples :

"The Saturday morning playing of the school's new band was a great success. "

entertainment music