To become involved, start to play a role.

Any kind of charge to engage in an activity.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pay, to, play. / (by extension) To incur a cost to participate in an activity.

(theater) A form of drama that emerged in the 19th century as part of realism, dealing with contentious social issues through debates between the characters on stage, who typically represent conflicting points of view within a realistic social context.

A play which advances a teams position but does not score.

A radio show, such as a radio drama; a radioplay (script for such a show). / A recording of a book on tape that features sound effects, multiple actors, etc.

Alternative form of play the man and not the ball

Alternative form of play the ball and not the man

(baseball) A play in which a baserunner on first base is required to advance to second base because the batter has become a runner, or a runner on second or third base is required to advance because a runner on a preceding base is so forced.

(golf) A scoring system in which points are awarded for each hole won, as opposed to stroke play. / (bowling) A knockout competition between two single bowlers.