durch|spielen
Translation
to play through, to run through, to play to the end
Examples
Wir spielen die Szene noch einmal durch.
We'll run through the scene one more time.
Er hat das ganze Computerspiel durchgespielt.
He played the entire computer game to the end.
Lass uns alle Möglichkeiten durchspielen.
Let's play out all the possibilities.
Grammar Patterns
to play ((sth.)) through He played the whole game through.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to rehearse, to complete; Antonyms: to begin, to stop
Etymology
Composed of 'durch' (through) + 'spielen' (to play). It literally means 'to play through'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'playing' a scene 'through' from beginning to end without stopping.