play

1. (uncountable)Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

   Children learn through play.

   gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

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

   This kind of play helps the young lion cubs develop their hunting skills.

3. (uncountable)The conduct, or course, of a game.

   Play was very slow in the first half.

   After the rain break, play resumed at 3 o'clock.

4. (also, figuratively, uncountable)The sphere or circumstance in which a playing implement, such as a ball, is played or available to be played (see also in play, out of play).

   In potting the yellow ball, he's knocked the green into play.

   When a chess piece is captured, it is removed from play.

5. (uncountable)An individual's performance in a sport or game.

   His play has improved a lot this season.

   игра́igrá

   граhra

   a theatrical performance of a drama

6. (countable)A short sequence of action within a game.

   That was a great play by the Mudchester Rovers forward.

7. A short sequence of action within a game.

   (countable, uncountable)An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.

   Zug, Spielzug

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

   This book contains all of Shakespeare's plays.

   пье́саpʹjésa

   п'є́саpʺjésa

   a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

9. (countable)A theatrical performance featuring actors.

   We saw a two-act play in the theatre.

   My kids are acting in the school play this Christmas.

   Bühnenstück, Bühnenwerk, Theaterstück

   пье́саpʹjésa, спекта́кльspektáklʹ, представле́ниеpredstavlénije

   п'є́саpʺjésa, спекта́кльspektáklʹ, виста́ваvystáva

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

    ABC Widgets makes a play in the bicycle market with its bid to take over Acme Sprockets.

    Turpin signals the Metric Party's long-term play for housing reform

11. (countable)A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.

12. (uncountable)Movement (of a pattern of light etc.)

    the play of light and shadow across the boy's face

    movement or space for movement

1. Do you play a musical instrument?

   Чи ви граєте на якомусь музичному інструменті? — leyla

   ruВы играете на каком-нибудь музыкальном инструменте? — leyla

   deSpielst du ein Musikinstrument? — MUIRIEL

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2. May I go out to play?

   Можна я піду погуляю? — deniko

   ruМожно я пойду погуляю? — shanghainese

   deKann ich raus zum Spielen gehen? — Fingerhut

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3. It's too dark to play outside.

   Занадто темно, щоб гратися надворі. — deniko

   ruСлишком темно, чтобы играть на улице. — sharptoothed

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4. It is fun to play baseball.

   Грати у бейсбол — це весело. — deniko

   ruВ бейсбол играть весело. — marafon

   deBaseball spielen macht Spaß. — Wolf

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5. How long have you played soccer?

   Скільки ти вже граєш у футбол? — deniko

   ruДавно играешь в футбол? — Lathean

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