play

play · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To engage in games or activities for enjoyment.

  2. 2.

    To take part in a sport or game.

  3. 3.

    To perform music on an instrument.

  4. 4.

    To act a role in a theatrical performance.

  5. 5.

    To operate or use a media device.

  6. 6.

    Activity engaged in for enjoyment.

  7. 7.

    A dramatic work for the theater.

  8. 8.

    The state of being active or operative.

Related words

Antonyms: work

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.