Definitions
1.verbTo 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."
2.verbTo perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game)."He plays on three teams"
3.verbTo take part in amorous activity; to make love.
4.verbTo act as the indicated role, especially in a performance."He plays the King, and she's the Queen."
5.verb(heading) To produce music or theatre.
6.verb(heading) To behave in a particular way.
7.verbTo move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate."He played the torch beam around the room."
8.verbTo move to and fro.
9.verbTo put in action or motion."to play a trump in a card game"
10.verbTo keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.
11.verbTo manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone."You played me!"
12.noun(gerund of play) An occasion on which something, such as a song or show, is played.