play
play · verb
Definitions
verb
- 1.
To engage in games or activities for enjoyment.
- 2.
To take part in a sport or game.
- 3.
To perform music on an instrument.
- 4.
To act a role in a theatrical performance.
- 5.
To operate or use a media device.
- 6.
Activity engaged in for enjoyment.
- 7.
A dramatic work for the theater.
- 8.
The state of being active or operative.
Related words
Etymology
From Old English plegian, plegan meaning "to exercise, frolic, move rapidly, make sport," from Proto-Germanic plegan meaning "to engage oneself." Related to Dutch plegen and German pflegen.