To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
They played long and hard.
To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
He plays on three teams
To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
He plays the King, and she's the Queen.
(heading) To produce music or theatre.
(heading) To behave in a particular way.
To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.
He played the torch beam around the room.
To move to and fro.
To put in action or motion.
to play a trump in a card game
To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.
To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.
You played me!
(gerund of play) An occasion on which something, such as a song or show, is played.