play in

giocare in

Giocare o divertirsi all’interno di un luogo o di una zona.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: play in somewhere (The children play in the garden.)

Espressioni comuni: play in something, play in sand, play in parks

servire, mandare in porta

Passare la palla a un compagno in posizione per attaccare o provare a segnare.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: play someone in (A quick pass played the striker in.)

Sinonimi: set up

Espressioni comuni: play someone in, play in someone

ambientarsi in battuta

Abituarsi alla palla e al campo quando si comincia a battere nel cricket.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: play oneself in (She took several overs to play herself in.)

Sinonimi: settle in

Espressioni comuni: play oneself in, play in slowly