Play

What does play mean?

noun

1. a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway
2. a theatrical performance of a drama the play lasted two hours
3. a preset plan of action in team sports the coach drew up the plays for her team

verb

1. participate in games or sport We played hockey all afternoon
2. act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome This factor played only a minor part in his decision
3. play on an instrument The band played all night long

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.