ALL meanings of play-time
play-time
P p - idioms play-time play ball. ball1 (def 25). 1
- idioms play-time play both ends against the middle, to maneuver opposing groups in order to benefit oneself. 1
- idioms play-time play by ear, to play (music or a musical instrument) without printed music, as by memory of what one has heard or by unschooled musical instinct. 1
- idioms play-time played out, exhausted; weary. out of fashion; hackneyed: New styles in clothing are soon played out in New York. used up; finished: The original tires were played out and had to be replaced. 1
- idioms play-time play fast and loose, to act in an irresponsible or inconsiderate manner, especially to employ deception to gain one's ends: to play fast and loose with someone's affections. 1
- idioms play-time play for time, to prolong something in order to gain an advantage; forestall an event or decision: Their maneuvering at the conference was obviously calculated to play for time. 1
- idioms play-time play hardball. hardball (def 4). 1
- idioms play-time play into the hands of, to act in such a way as to give an advantage to (someone, especially an opponent): If you lose your temper when he insults you, you will be playing right into his hands. Also, play into (someone's) hands. 1
- idioms play-time play it by ear, to improvise, especially in a challenging situation when confronted by unknown factors: If you can't come up with a plan, we'll just have to play it by ear. 1
- idioms play-time play it safe, to act cautiously; avoid risk or danger: She usually plays it safe on the red carpet, wearing simple, classic designs. Also, play safe. 1
- idioms play-time play one's cards. card1 (def 22). 1
- idioms play-time play politics. politics (def 8). 1
- idioms play-time play possum. possum (def 3). 1
- idioms play-time play second fiddle. second fiddle (def 1). 1
- idioms play-time play the field. field (def 39). 1
- idioms play-time play the game. game1 (def 27). 1
- idioms play-time play up to, Informal. to attempt to impress in order to gain someone's favor: Students who too obviously play up to their teachers are usually disliked by their classmates. 1
- idioms play-time play with a full deck. deck (def 23). 1
- idioms play-time play with fire. fire (def 54). 1
- idioms play-time play with oneself, Informal. to masturbate. 1
- noun play-time a dramatic composition or piece; drama. 1
- noun play-time a dramatic performance, as on the stage. 1
- noun play-time exercise or activity for amusement or recreation. 1
- noun play-time fun or jest, as opposed to seriousness: I said it merely in play. 1
- noun play-time a pun. 1
- noun play-time the playing, action, or conduct of a game: The pitcher was replaced in the fourth inning of play. 1
- noun play-time the manner or style of playing or of doing something: We admired his fine play throughout the game. 1
- noun play-time an act or instance of playing or of doing something: a stupid play that cost us the match. 1
- noun play-time one's turn to play: Whose play is it? 1
- noun play-time a playing for stakes; gambling. 1
- noun play-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-time an enterprise or venture; deal: an oil and drilling play. 1
- noun play-time action, conduct, or dealing of a specified kind: fair play; foul play. 1
- noun play-time action, activity, or operation: the play of fancy. 1
- noun play-time brisk, light, or changing movement or action: a fountain with a leaping play of water. 1
- noun play-time elusive change or movement, as of light or colors: the play of a searchlight against the night sky. 1
- noun play-time a space in which something, as a part of a mechanism, can move. 1
- noun play-time freedom of movement within a space, as of a part of a mechanism. 1
- noun play-time freedom for action, or scope for activity: full play of the mind. 1
- noun play-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-time an act or instance of being broadcast: The governor's speech got two plays on our local station. 1
- verb with object play-time to act the part of (a person or character) in a dramatic performance; portray: to play Lady Macbeth. 1
- verb with object play-time to perform (a drama, pantomime, etc.) on or as if on the stage. 1
- verb with object play-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-time to act the part or character of in real life: to play the fool; to play God. 1
- verb with object play-time to give performances in, as a theatrical company does: to play the larger cities. 1
- verb with object play-time to engage in (a game, pastime, etc.). 1
- verb with object play-time to contend against in a game. 1
- verb with object play-time to function or perform as (a specified player) in a game or competition: He usually plays left end. 1
- verb with object play-time to employ (a piece of equipment, a player, etc.) in a game: I played my highest card. 1