play sb sth
1ˈplay at sth — phrasal verb 1) to do something without being very serious about it 2) what is he/she playing at? used when you think that someone is behaving in a stupid or careless way …
2ˈplay on sth — phrasal verb to use a situation or emotions such as fear or worry in order to get what you want She plays on the fact that people feel sorry for her.[/ex] …
3ˈplay with sth — phrasal verb to keep touching something, especially because you are bored …
4make a play for sth — ► to try to get control of something: »The government has been accused of making a play for online betting tax revenues. Main Entry: ↑play …
5play a important part in sth — play a key/major/important role/part (in sth) (also have a key/major/important role/part to play (in sth)) ► to have a lot of power or influence in a particular situation: »His financial expertise played a major role in London City airport s… …
6play a important role in sth — play a key/major/important role/part (in sth) (also have a key/major/important role/part to play (in sth)) ► to have a lot of power or influence in a particular situation: »His financial expertise played a major role in London City airport s… …
7play a important role/part in sth — play a key/major/important role/part (in sth) (also have a key/major/important role/part to play (in sth)) ► to have a lot of power or influence in a particular situation: »His financial expertise played a major role in London City airport s… …
8play a key part in sth — play a key/major/important role/part (in sth) (also have a key/major/important role/part to play (in sth)) ► to have a lot of power or influence in a particular situation: »His financial expertise played a major role in London City airport s… …
9play a key role in sth — play a key/major/important role/part (in sth) (also have a key/major/important role/part to play (in sth)) ► to have a lot of power or influence in a particular situation: »His financial expertise played a major role in London City airport s… …
10play a key role/part in sth — play a key/major/important role/part (in sth) (also have a key/major/important role/part to play (in sth)) ► to have a lot of power or influence in a particular situation: »His financial expertise played a major role in London City airport s… …
