play
//pleɪ//
Verb
playInfinitive
playPresent tense
playedPast tense
playedPast participle
playingPresent participle
playsThird-person singular
1
To engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.
The children play in the park every afternoon.
2
To take part in (a sport or game).
I play soccer every weekend.
3
To perform on (a musical instrument).
She plays the piano every day.
4
To perform (a role) in a theatrical production or film.
She played the lead role in the school play.
5
To cause (audio or video) to be heard or seen.
Can you play the video for me?
Noun
1
Activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation, especially by children.
Children need time for play every day.
2
A dramatic work for the stage or to be broadcast.
We went to see a play at the theater last night.
3
The action or manner of engaging in a sport or game.
The referee stopped play after the foul.