Play out

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play,‎ out.

"Go and play out in the yard."

2.VerbTo play (a game etc.) to its conclusion.

3.VerbTo play music to accompany the end of, or as a final segment in (a programme, broadcast etc.).

"And now, to play us out, please welcome Tom Waits."

4.VerbTo occur or develop in a certain manner.

"Let's keep our heads down for a little while and see how things play out.; My date played out a little differently than I imagined."

5.VerbTo feed (rope, cord, etc.) so as to allow more length or slackness.

"I sat at the top of the cliff and played out the rope as she descended."

6.VerbTo compete in a play-out; to compete against (an opponent) in a play-out.

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