To play meaning in English

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Definition

to play (tennis, the piano, a role): to participate in a game of (tennis); to perform on (the piano); to act out (a role) verb
I like to play tennis on the weekends.
Susie has played the violin since she was four years-old, she's a great musician.
Philip likes to play around. Philip enjoys having fun (or cheating on his wife!)
The actor playing Macbeth did a great job.
a player: a performer, a participant noun
a (theatre) play: a (theatre) production, drama, show noun
  • "Card Player 2 : Are you going to duel with this horse?"
  • "So you can play with other crazies."
  • "Betty : They're playing in the woods."
  • "Card Player 1 : Are you going to hang the horse in the public square?"
  • "MacCheeter theme song plays"
  • "Card Player 2 : This horse is an outlaw!"
  • "Card Player 1 : Sheriff!"
  • "Card Player 2 : Well, Sheriff Wayne, what do you plan to do with this horse?"
  • "You know, just hanging out, playing some golf, leading the free world, that sort of thing."

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