Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.

The conduct, or course, of a game.

An individual's performance in a sport or game.

A short sequence of action within a game.

(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.

A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.

A theatrical performance featuring actors.

A major move by a business or investor.

A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.

The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely.

Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.

An instance of watching or listening to digital media.

A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.

(now usually in compounds) Activity relating to martial combat or fighting.

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).

To take part in amorous activity; to make love.

To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.

(heading) To produce music or theatre.

(heading) To behave in a particular way.

To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.

To move to and fro.

To put in action or motion.

To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.

To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.