play

  • (noun): Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
  • (noun): Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
  • (noun): The conduct, or course, of a game.
  • (noun): An individual's performance in a sport or game.
  • (noun): A short sequence of action within a game.
  • (noun): (turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
  • (noun): A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
  • (noun): A theatrical performance featuring actors.
  • (noun): A major move by a business or investor.
  • (noun): A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.
  • (noun): The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely.
  • (noun): Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.
  • (noun): An instance of watching or listening to digital media.
  • (noun): A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.
  • (noun): (now usually in compounds) Activity relating to martial combat or fighting.
  • (verb): To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
  • (verb): To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
  • (verb): To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
  • (verb): To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
  • (verb): (heading) To produce music or theatre.
  • (verb): (heading) To behave in a particular way.
  • (verb): To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.
  • (verb): To move to and fro.
  • (verb): To put in action or motion.
  • (verb): To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.
  • (verb): To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.
  • Children learn through play.
  • This kind of play helps the young lion cubs develop their hunting skills.
  • After the rain break, play resumed at 3 o'clock.
  • His play has improved a lot this season.
  • That was a great play by the Mudchester Rovers forward.