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play in

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌpleɪ ˈɪn/

play in means: To enjoy games or other fun activities inside a place or area.

verb

PLAY SOMEWHEREA1

To enjoy games or other fun activities inside a place or area.

  • We play in the park.
  • The children played in the snow yesterday.
  • Can the puppy play in your garden?

How to use it: play in somewhere (The children play in the garden.)

Common phrases: play in something, play in sand, play in parks

PASS INTO ATTACKC1

To pass the ball to a teammate where they can attack or try to score.

  • She played the striker in with a short pass.
  • He was played in but missed the goal.
  • Can you play me in when I run past the defender?

How to use it: play someone in (A quick pass played the striker in.)

Similar words: set up

Common phrases: play someone in, play in someone

SETTLE INTO BATTINGC2

To get used to the ball and field when you begin batting in cricket.

  • The batter needed time to play himself in.
  • She played herself in before trying any big shots.
  • Give him a few overs to play in.

How to use it: play oneself in (She took several overs to play herself in.)

Similar words: settle in

Common phrases: play oneself in, play in slowly

Questions about play in

What does play in mean?

To enjoy games or other fun activities inside a place or area.

What is play in in other languages?

Türkçe: içinde oynamak · Español: jugar en · Français: jouer dans · Deutsch: spielen in · Italiano: giocare in · 日本語: 中で遊ぶ

How do you pronounce play in?

It is pronounced /ˌpleɪ ˈɪn/.

How do you use play in in a sentence?

We play in the park. The children played in the snow yesterday.

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