#1 play out v. deplete; "exhaust one's savings"; "We quickly played out our strength". wn #2 play out v. perform or be performed to the end; "How will the election drama be played out?". wn #3 play out v. play to a finish; "We have got to play this game out, even thought it is clear that we have last". wn #4 play out v. become spent or exhausted; "The champion's strength played out fast". wn