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Meanings of play in English

Portuguese
aposta
Catalan
joc d'aposta
Spanish
juego
Wikidata

The act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

        aposta
        Russian
        пьесы
        Portuguese
        roteiro de teatro
        Spanish
        obras teatrales
        Catalan
        espectacle dramàtic
        Wikidata

        Dramatic work.

            Related terms
            пьесы
            Portuguese
            brincadeira
            Catalan
            entremaliadura

            Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement.

                  brincadeira
                  Portuguese
                  drama
                  Catalan
                  drama
                  Spanish
                  drama

                  A dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage.

                        drama
                        Usage of play in English
                        1
                        CADDIE'S ROLE:New improved points system has produced more volatility in the play-offs.
                        The Irish Times
                        2
                        Private companies will still play a greater role in the health service.
                        The Guardian
                        3
                        Even as political leaders play their role, citizens should refrain from violence.
                        Feminist dot com
                        4
                        Overall, this week has many data and political risk factors at play.
                        The South African
                        5
                        Far better for the Conservatives to play Europe at its own game.
                        Reuters
                        6
                        However, from our point of view, we can't wait to play it.
                        Radio NZ
                        7
                        There's no question that New York is a different place to play.
                        The Yankee Years
                        8
                        But it remains far from clear what role individual nations will play.
                        Reuters
                        9
                        My work-ourwork-onthe play continued through the autumn of that year.
                        Drood: a novel
                        10
                        The so-called state of play meeting is scheduled for late next week.
                        Reuters
                        11
                        He's earned the right to play good and feel good about himself.
                        Reuters
                        12
                        We had an opportunity in the second period on a power play.
                        Reuters
                        13
                        I am optimistic; I laugh; I play cards for money; I turkey-trot.
                        The Auction Block
                        14
                        Something in their play and way suggest minds far different than ours.
                        The Guardian
                        15
                        We want to play it out, let him think he's home free.
                        The bourne identity
                        16
                        However, he was positive on emerging market exposure as a long-term play.
                        Reuters