play the game
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play the game(
pley
thuh
geym
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (figurative) (informal) (to conform)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. conocer las reglas del juego
To get ahead at this company, you've got to play the game.Para salir adelante en esta empresa, tienes que conocer las reglas del juego.
a. jugar el juego
I think the kids want to play the game now.Creo que los chicos quieren jugar el juego ahora.
a. jugar el partido
To play the game, you need 12 players on the basketball court.Para jugar el partido, se necesitan 12 jugadores en la cancha de baloncesto.
a. jugar el deporte
The goal of the university was to have more people play the game of football.El objetivo de la universidad era que más personas jugaran el deporte de fútbol.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. juega el juego (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Please play the game according to the rules.Por favor, juega el juego según las reglas.
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