English Explanatory Dictionary

play out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, out.
  2. To play (a game etc.) to its conclusion.
  3. To play music to accompany the end of, or as a final segment in (a programme, broadcast etc.).
  4. To occur or develop in a certain manner.
  5. To feed (rope, cord, etc.) so as to allow more length or slackness.

Word forms

play out plays out playing out played out

Derived words

play out the string
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