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play with
play with vb (intr, preposition) 1. to consider without giving deep thought to or coming to a conclusion concerning: we're playing with the idea of emigrating. 2. to behave carelessly with: to play with a girl's affections. 3. to fiddle or mess about with: he's just playing with his food. Translations
play with
play (something) with (one)1. To play a game or engage in a sport with one. I grew up playing board games with my family, so I've always had a fondness for them. Do you want to go play basketball with me later?2. To act or assume a role or persona with someone. Samantha has a reputation of playing the fool with our teacher. I know you want to play the hero with your employees, but don't promise them things you can't deliver.See also: playplay with (one)1. Literally, to engage in play alongside or in tandem with one. Why don't you go outside and play with your brother? No one wants to play with me. Everyone's too busy.2. To tease, fool, or joke with one. I'm just playing with you, Tom—I'm not upset at all! I thought you were being serious—don't play with me like that!3. To deliberately attempt to evade, deceive, or misinform one (about something) in order to manipulate them or achieve some desired outcome. Quit playing with me, Karen—I know that you're involved in this deal! The serial killer is playing with the police, leaving false clues everywhere to muddy the investigation.See also: playplay with (oneself)1. euphemism To masturbate. My mother always used to say you'll go blind if you play with yourself.2. To touch or fondle one's genitals. Get your hands out of your pants and stop playing with yourself!See also: playplay with (something)1. Literally, to use an object as a toy. Billy's in the other room playing with his blocks. I don't think you should let your kids play with smartphones at such a young age.2. To idly or distractedly fiddle with or manipulate something. She just sat there playing with bits of paper while we tried to explain what she'd done wrong. Quit playing with that paperclip and pay attention!3. To test or experiment with something. I've been playing with designs for my company logo—which one do you like best? We're playing with a few different solutions to the problem.See also: playplay something with someone or something 1. to play a game with someone or a group. Do you want to play checkers with me? Fran played ball with the dog for a while. 2. to assume a particular role with someone or some group. Don't play the fool with me! Don always tried to play the successful entrepreneur with the board of directors.See also: playplay with someone or something 1. to play games with someone or a group. I love to play Ping-Pong. Will you play with me? They won't play with our team. We are too good. 2. to toy with someone or something. You are just playing with me. Can't you take me seriously? Please don't play with that crystal vase.See also: playplay withv.1. To engage in a sport, game, or other recreation with someone: I played chess with my brother until midnight.2. To amuse or distract oneself by manipulating something: He sat playing with a rubber band throughout the lecture.3. To jest with someone: I was just playing with you when I said I was angry.4. To tamper with something: Someone played with my computer while I was gone.5. To treat something casually or without seriousness; flirt with something: She played with the idea of going back to college.6. To experiment with something: He played with many different hairstyles before choosing one he liked.7. To manipulate or arrange something in a skillful manner: I like the way your poem plays with language.See also: play play with (oneself) Vulgar Slang To masturbate.See also: play |