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plays

/pleɪz/

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noun

Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

Examples :

"Children learn through play."

entertainment game

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Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.

Examples :

"This kind of play helps the young lion cubs develop their hunting skills."

animal biology nature action environment

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The conduct, or course, of a game.

Examples :

"The referee carefully reviews the instant replay to analyze the plays of the football game. "

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An individual's performance in a sport or game.

Examples :

"His play has improved a lot this season."

sport game entertainment achievement

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A short sequence of action within a game.

Examples :

"That was a great play by the Mudchester Rovers forward."

game sport entertainment action

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(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.

Examples :

""After careful consideration, Maria made three plays that improved her position in the chess game." "

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A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.

Examples :

"The school's drama club is rehearsing their new play about friendship. "

literature entertainment art culture

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A theatrical performance featuring actors.

Examples :

"We saw a two-act play in the theatre."

entertainment art culture

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A major move by a business or investor.

Examples :

"ABC Widgets makes a play in the bicycle market with its bid to take over Acme Sprockets."

business finance economy

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A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.

Examples :

"The oil company is exploring the new plays in the Gulf of Mexico. "

geology property fuel

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The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely.

Examples :

"No wonder the fanbelt is slipping: there’s too much play in it."

technical machine part

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Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.

Examples :

"The couple's therapist suggested incorporating new plays into their intimate life to rekindle their passion. "

sex entertainment action human

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An instance of watching or listening to digital media.

Examples :

""The streaming service keeps a record of your recent plays, so you can easily find the videos you were watching." "

media entertainment technology

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A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.

Examples :

""The student carefully selected his song and pressed the plays on the music app." "

media electronics device technology

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(now usually in compounds) Activity relating to martial combat or fighting.

Examples :

"The children's sword plays in the backyard often ended with someone pretending to be defeated. "

military war action

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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"

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To take part in amorous activity; to make love.

Examples :

"The couple often played in the park late at night. "

sex action human

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

Examples :

"She plays the role of Juliet in the school play. "

entertainment culture art stage

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(heading) To produce music or theatre.

Examples :

"The school band plays music at every football game. "

music entertainment culture

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(heading) To behave in a particular way.

Examples :

"My brother plays the role of the peacemaker in our family. "

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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 machine technology function

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To move to and fro.

Examples :

"The light from the streetlamp plays across the curtains as the cars drive by. "

action sport entertainment

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To put in action or motion.

Examples :

"to play a trump in a card game"

action entertainment sport game stage

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

Examples :

"The fisherman patiently played the hooked trout, reeling it in slowly to avoid breaking the line. "

fish sport nautical

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To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.

Examples :

"You played me!"

moral business character communication attitude