In dictionaries:
play in
Preliminary round before main tournament.
play with
Engage in activity for fun.
play on
Continue action despite a foul.
play for
Participate in activity representing team.
play to
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, to.
play at
Engage in activity for enjoyment.
in play
Available for action or discussion.
at play
Engaged in a recreational activity.
fair play
Honesty and equity in conduct.
free play
Unstructured, spontaneous play without rules.
play out
Unfold or occur in sequence.
play games
Engage in structured competitive activities.
Role Play
Assuming roles for interactive storytelling.
play about
Engage in activity for fun.
play therapy
Therapeutic approach using play activities.
play upon
Alternative form of play on (certain senses). [(also 'play upon') To exploit (a potential weakness or vulnerability) by exacerbating.]
play down
Make something seem less important.
play ball
Start or engage in activity.
play cards
foul play
Wrongful or criminal deception intended.
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