What is the meaning of Play?

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).

To compete against, in a game.

(in the scoring of games and sports) To be the opposing score to.

To take part in amorous activity; to make love.

To gamble.

To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.

To produce music or theatre.

  1. To produce music using a musical instrument.

    To produce music using a musical instrument.

    To produce music.

    To produce music using (a specified musical instrument).

    To produce (a specified musical composition or musical style).

    To use a device to watch or listen to the indicated recording.

    To be performed; to be shown.

    To perform in or at; to give performances in or at.

    To act or perform (a play).

    To behave in a particular way.

    1. Contrary to fact, to give an appearance of being.
    2. To act with levity or thoughtlessness; to trifle; to be careless.
    3. To act; to behave; to practice deception.
    4. To bring into sportive or wanton action; to exhibit in action; to execute.

      Contrary to fact, to give an appearance of being.

      To act with levity or thoughtlessness; to trifle; to be careless.

      To act; to behave; to practice deception.

      To bring into sportive or wanton action; to exhibit in action; to execute.

      To kid; to joke; say something for amusement.

      To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.

      To move to and fro.

      To put in action or motion.

      To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.

      To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.

      Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

      Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.

      The conduct, or course, of a game.

      An individual's performance in a sport or game.

      A short sequence of action within a game.

      An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.

      A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.

      A theatrical performance featuring actors.

      An attempt to move forward, as in a plan or strategy, for example by a business, investor, or political party.

      A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.

      Movement (of a pattern of light etc.)

      The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely, as for example lash, backlash, or slack.

      Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.

      An instance of watching or listening to digital media.

      A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.

      Activity relating to martial combat or fighting.

      play (sexual roleplaying)

      play (theatrical performance; start key)

      used to announce the start a game of tennis

      play (button)

      Source: wiktionary.org