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To occur or take place (in a given manner)
“There's a feedback relationship between real exploration and fiction, if our fiction adheres closely to the way things might actually play out.”
To come to an end in a particular way
“No matter how things eventually play out between us, I want you to know that we will always remain friends.”
To act out or perform in a given manner
“Now, he would be able to fully play out his role as the nation's number-one frontier cowboy.”
To depict or present in a given manner
“The way he saw it, the company had offered him an opportunity to play out his ideas on a larger stage.”
To use, empty or drain completely
To carry out a task, especially one that requires a degree of ability or skill
To have a significant part or role in a situation or process
To bring to, or come to, an end
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