How to pronounce “play on”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (also 'play upon') To exploit (a potential weakness or vulnerability) by exacerbating.
• (also 'play upon') To exploit (a double meaning, similarity in sound, etc.) for humorous or creative effect.
• (also 'play upon') To impinge upon in a recurring or nagging way.
• (also 'play upon') To frequently allude to or return to as a theme.
• (cricket, of a batsman) to hit the ball into his own wicket, thus being out bowled
• (sports) To let the game continue after a foul has been committed, because the situation is advantageous to the team who would be awarded a foul.
• (sports such as soccer) To cause (an opposing player) to be onside rather than offside due to one's position on the field of play.
• Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play,‎ on.

Practice Nearby Words

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