ALL meanings of play for time
play for time
P p - noun play for time fun or jest, as opposed to seriousness: I said it merely in play. 1
- noun play for time a pun. 1
- noun play for time the playing, action, or conduct of a game: The pitcher was replaced in the fourth inning of play. 1
- noun play for time the manner or style of playing or of doing something: We admired his fine play throughout the game. 1
- noun play for time an act or instance of playing or of doing something: a stupid play that cost us the match. 1
- noun play for time one's turn to play: Whose play is it? 1
- noun play for time a playing for stakes; gambling. 1
- noun play for time an attempt to accomplish something, often in a manner showing craft or calculation; maneuver: They tried to buy up the stock in a takeover play. 1
- noun play for time an enterprise or venture; deal: an oil and drilling play. 1
- noun play for time action, conduct, or dealing of a specified kind: fair play; foul play. 1
- noun play for time action, activity, or operation: the play of fancy. 1
- noun play for time brisk, light, or changing movement or action: a fountain with a leaping play of water. 1
- noun play for time elusive change or movement, as of light or colors: the play of a searchlight against the night sky. 1
- noun play for time a space in which something, as a part of a mechanism, can move. 1
- noun play for time freedom of movement within a space, as of a part of a mechanism. 1
- noun play for time freedom for action, or scope for activity: full play of the mind. 1
- noun play for time attention in the press or other media; coverage; dissemination as news: The birth of the panda got a big play in the papers. 1
- noun play for time an act or instance of being broadcast: The governor's speech got two plays on our local station. 1
- verb with object play for time to act the part of (a person or character) in a dramatic performance; portray: to play Lady Macbeth. 1
- verb with object play for time to perform (a drama, pantomime, etc.) on or as if on the stage. 1
- verb with object play for time to act or sustain (a part) in a dramatic performance or in real life: to play the role of benefactor. 1
- verb with object play for time to act the part or character of in real life: to play the fool; to play God. 1
- verb with object play for time to give performances in, as a theatrical company does: to play the larger cities. 1
- verb with object play for time to engage in (a game, pastime, etc.). 1
- verb with object play for time to contend against in a game. 1
- verb with object play for time to function or perform as (a specified player) in a game or competition: He usually plays left end. 1
- verb with object play for time to employ (a piece of equipment, a player, etc.) in a game: I played my highest card. 1
- verb with object play for time to use as if in playing a game, as for one's own advantage: He played his brothers against each other. 1
- verb with object play for time to stake or wager, as in a game. 1
- verb with object play for time to lay a wager or wagers on (something). 1
- verb with object play for time to represent or imitate, as for recreation or in jest: to play cowboys and Indians. 1
- verb with object play for time to perform on (a musical instrument). 1
- verb with object play for time to perform (music) on an instrument. 1
- verb with object play for time to cause (a phonograph, radio, recording, etc.) to produce sound or pictures: to play a tape; to play the radio. 1
- verb with object play for time to do or perform: You shouldn't play tricks. Compromise plays an important part in marriage. 1
- verb with object play for time to carry or put into operation; act upon: to play a hunch. 1
- verb with object play for time to cause to move or change lightly or quickly: to play colored lights on a fountain. 1
- verb with object play for time to operate or cause to operate, especially continuously or with repeated action: to play a hose on a fire. 1
- verb with object play for time to allow (a hooked fish) to exhaust itself by pulling on the line. 1
- verb with object play for time to display or feature (a news story, photograph, etc.), especially prominently: Play the flood photos on page one. 1
- verb with object play for time to exploit or trade in (an investment, business opportunity, stock, etc.). 1
- verb without object play for time to exercise or employ oneself in diversion, amusement, or recreation. 1
- verb without object play for time to do something in sport that is not to be taken seriously. 1
- verb without object play for time to amuse oneself; toy; trifle (often followed by with). 1
- verb without object play for time to take part or engage in a game. 1
- verb without object play for time to take part in a game for stakes; gamble. 1
- verb without object play for time to conduct oneself or act in a specified way: to play fair. 1
- verb without object play for time to act on or as if on the stage; perform. 1
- verb without object play for time to perform on a musical instrument. 1
- verb without object play for time (of an instrument or music) to sound in performance: The strings are playing well this evening. 1