English-Latin translations for play
Definition of play
- To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment
- To perform in ; to participate in (a game
- !--is this sense obsolete? To take part in amorous activity; to make love
- To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance
- ''To produce music or theatre.''
- ''To behave in a particular way.''
- To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate
- To move to and fro
- To put in action or motion
- To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it
- Activity for amusement only, especially among the young
- Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills
- The conduct, or course, of a game
- An individual's performance in a sport or game
- A short sequence of action within a game
- An action carried out when it is one's turn to play
- A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
- A theatrical performance featuring actors
- A major move by a business or investor
- A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources
- Sexual activity or sexual role-playing
- An instance of watching or listening to digital media
- A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played
Examples
- They played long and hard
- He plays on three teams
- Whos playing now?
- play football
- play sports
- play games
- Were playing one of the top teams in the next round.
- Look at the score now ... 23 plays 8!
- He plays the King, and shes the Queen
- No part of the brain plays the role of permanent memory
- Ive practiced the piano off and on, but I still cant play very well
- Ill play the piano and you sing
- Can you play an instrument?
- We especially like to play jazz together
- Play a song for me
- Do you know how to play Für Elise?
- My son thinks he can play music
- You can play the DVD now
- His latest film is playing in the local theatre tomorrow
- to play a comedy
- to play tricks
- The fountain plays
- He played the torch beam around the room
- to play cannon upon a fortification
- to play a trump in a card game
- You played me!
- Children learn through play
- This kind of play helps the young lion cubs develop their hunting skills
- Play was very slow in the first half
- After the rain break, play resumed at 3 oclock
- The game was abandoned after 20 minutes play
- His play has improved a lot this season
- That was a great play by the Mudchester Rovers forward
- This book contains all of Shakespeares plays
- We saw a two-act play in the theatre
- ABC Widgets makes a play in the bicycle market with its bid to take over Acme Sprockets
- No wonder the fanbelt is slipping: there’s too much play in it
- Too much play in a steering wheel may be dangerous
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