verb

play

Translation

to play, to take part in, to perform, to operate

Children love to play outside.

She plays tennis every weekend.

He can play the guitar.

I will play the CD for you.

((no object)) to engage in activity for enjoyment Children love to play outside.

((a sport/game)) to take part in a sport or game She plays tennis every weekend.

((an instrument)) to perform on a musical instrument He can play the guitar.

((sth.)) to operate a device to produce sound/images I will play the CD for you.

Synonyms: engage in, participate, perform, amuse oneself

From Old English 'plegan', meaning 'to move rapidly, to frolic, to exercise'.

Think of all the different things you can 'play': a game, a sport, an instrument, a role, or a recording.