play
n//ple(j)//spel, lek, drag, pjäs, skådespel, drama, teaterpjäs, teaterstycke, leka, spela, lira, agera, köra, spela upp
(uncountable, sports, with certain prepositions, also figurative) The sphere or circumstance in which a playing implement, such as a ball, is available to be played (see also in play, out of play).
(uncountable, informal) Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.
(uncountable) An individual's performance in a sport or game.
(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
(countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
(transitive, of a person) To operate (a device or media) so as to cause sound (especially music) or moving pictures to be produced.
(AAVE, intransitive) To kid; to joke; to say something for amusement; to act, or to treat something, unseriously.