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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