come into play

Verb

To become involved, start to play a role.

Japanese Meaning

（ある状況に）関与し始める / 役割を果たし始める / 影響力を発揮し始める

During negotiations, cultural differences can come into play and influence the outcome.

交渉の際には、文化の違いが役割を果たし始め、結果に影響を与えることがある。

Sense（1）

To become involved, start to play a role.

comes into play

（ present singular third-person ）

coming into play

（ participle present ）

came into play

（ past ）

come into play

（ participle past ）