definition of
play

[1] #1 play v. participate in games or sport; "We played hockey all afternoon"; "play cards"; "Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches". wn

[2] #2 play v. act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome; "This factor played only a minor part in his decision"; "This development played into her hands"; "I played no role in your dismissal". wn

[3] #3 play n. [drama, dramatic play] a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage; "he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway". wn

[4] #4 play v. play on an instrument; "The band played all night long". wn

[5] #5 play v. [act, represent] play a role or part; "Gielgud played Hamlet"; "She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role"; "She played the servant to her husband's master". wn