I.play [Brit pleɪ, Am pleɪ] N
2. play (amusement, recreation):
3. play SPORTS (in games):
5. play (manipulation):
- gioco m
7. play MECH (scope for movement):
- gioco m
II.play [Brit pleɪ, Am pleɪ] VB trans
1. play (for amusement):
2. play MUS:
3. play THEAT (act out):
- to play a significant part in the creation of a clean environment
4. play tape, video, CD:
5. play SPORTS (in a position) coach, manager:
6. play SPORTS (hit, kick) golfer, tennis player, basketball player:
7. play:
III.play [Brit pleɪ, Am pleɪ] VB intr
1. play children:
2. play fig:
3. play SPORTS (in games):
4. play SPORTS (hit, shoot):
5. play MUS:
6. play:
7. play (make noise):
- a record played softly in the background