English to English
noun
- a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
He wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway.
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- a theatrical performance of a drama
The play lasted two hours.
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- a preset plan of action in team sports
The coach drew up the plays for her team.
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- a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
He made a great maneuver.
The runner was out on a play by the shortstop.
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- a state in which action is feasible
The ball was still in play.
Insiders said the company's stock was in play.
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- utilization or exercise
The play of the imagination.
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- an attempt to get something
They made a futile play for power.
He made a bid to gain attention.
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- activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child.
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- (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
Rain stopped play in the 4th inning.
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- the removal of constraints
He gave free rein to his impulses.
They gave full play to the artist's talent.
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- a weak and tremulous light
The shimmer of colors on iridescent feathers.
The play of light on the water.
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- verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
He became a figure of fun.
He said it in sport.
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- movement or space for movement
There was too much play in the steering wheel.
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- gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
It was all done in play.
Their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly.
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- (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
It is my turn.
It is still my play.
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- the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
His gambling cost him a fortune.
There was heavy play at the blackjack table.
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- the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
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- Amusement; sport; frolic; gambols.
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verb
- participate in games or sport
We played hockey all afternoon.
Play cards.
Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches.
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- act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
This factor played only a minor part in his decision.
This development played into her hands.
I played no role in your dismissal.
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- play on an instrument
The band played all night long.
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- play a role or part
Gielgud played Hamlet.
She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role.
She played the servant to her husband's master.
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- be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
The kids were playing outside all day.
I used to play with trucks as a little girl.
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- replay (as a melody)
Play it again, Sam.
She played the third movement very beautifully.
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- perform music on (a musical instrument)
He plays the flute.
Can you play on this old recorder?.
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- pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
He acted the idiot.
She plays deaf when the news are bad.
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- move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
The spotlights played on the politicians.
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- bet or wager (money)
He played $20 on the new horse.
She plays the races.
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- engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
On weekends I play.
The students all recreate alike.
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- pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
Let's play like I am mommy.
Play cowboy and Indians.
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- emit recorded sound
The tape was playing for hours.
The stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered.
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- perform on a certain location
The prodigy played Carnegie Hall at the age of 16.
She has been playing on Broadway for years.
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- put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
He is playing his cards close to his chest.
The Democrats still have some cards to play before they will concede the electoral victory.
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- engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
They played games on their opponents.
Play the stock market.
Play with her feelings.
Toy with an idea.
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- behave in a certain way
Play safe.
Play it safe.
Play fair.
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- cause to emit recorded audio or video
They ran the tapes over and over again.
I'll play you my favorite record.
He never tires of playing that video.
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- manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
She played nervously with her wedding ring.
Don't fiddle with the screws.
He played with the idea of running for the Senate.
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- use to one's advantage
She plays on her clients' emotions.
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- consider not very seriously
He is trifling with her.
She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania.
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- be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way
This speech didn't play well with the American public.
His remarks played to the suspicions of the committee.
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- behave carelessly or indifferently
Play about with a young girl's affection.
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- cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
The engine has a wheel that is playing in a rack.
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- perform on a stage or theater
She acts in this play.
He acted in `Julius Caesar'.
I played in `A Christmas Carol'.
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- be performed or presented for public viewing
What's playing in the local movie theater?.
`Cats' has been playing on Broadway for many years.
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- cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
I cannot work a miracle.
Wreak havoc.
Bring comments.
Play a joke.
The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area.
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- discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
Play water from a hose.
The fountains played all day.
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- make bets
Play the races.
Play the casinos in Trouville.
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- stake on the outcome of an issue
I bet $100 on that new horse.
She played all her money on the dark horse.
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- shoot or hit in a particular manner
She played a good backhand last night.
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- use or move
I had to play my queen.
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- employ in a game or in a specific position
They played him on first base.
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- contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
Princeton plays Yale this weekend.
Charlie likes to play Mary.
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- exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
Play a hooked fish.
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- To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.
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- To put in action or motion; as, to play cannon upon a fortification; to play a trump.
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English to Tagalog
noun
- [pley] Larô; palabas-dulaan; tugtog
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [pley] Maglarô; tumugtog
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
