I.play [Brit pleɪ, Am pleɪ] N
1. play THEAT:
- the characters in a play
2. play (amusement, recreation):
3. play SPORTS, GAMES:
4. play (movement, interaction):
- jeu m
5. play (manipulation):
- jeu m
7. play MECH (scope for movement):
II.play [Brit pleɪ, Am pleɪ] VB trans
1. play (for amusement):
2. play MUS:
3. play (act out) THEAT:
- to play a significant part in the creation of a clean environment
4. play AUDIO:
5. play SPORTS (in a position) coach, manager:
6. play SPORTS (hit, kick):
7. play GAMES:
III.play [Brit pleɪ, Am pleɪ] VB intr
1. play children:
2. play fig:
3. play:
4. play SPORTS (hit, shoot):
5. play MUS:
6. play:
7. play (make noise):
- a record played softly in the background