English · Phrasal verb Attested

play out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To play (a game etc.) to its conclusion.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chơi đến kết thúc

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Newcastle and Blackburn played out a goalless draw in a game that the Magpies dominated at Ewood Park.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To play music to accompany the end of, or as a final segment in (a programme, broadcast etc.).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chơi nhạc để kết thúc một chương trình

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To occur or develop in a certain manner.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Diễn ra hoặc phát triển theo một cách nhất định

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “play out” mean?

To play (a game etc.) to its conclusion.

Is “play out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.