play

Universal Words verb, noun verb of children 1 ~ (with sb/sth) to do things for pleasure, as children do; to enjoy yourself, rather than work: [V] A group of kids were playing with a ball in the street. * You'll have to play inside today. * I haven't got anybody to play with! * There's a time to work and a time to play. * [VN] Let's play a different game. 2 [nopassive] ~ (at doing) sth to pretend to be or do sth for amusement: [VN] Let's play pirates. * [V] They were playing at being cowboys. trick 3 [VN] ~ a trick / tricks (on sb) to trick sb for amusement sports / games 4 ~ (sth) (with / against sb)