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play out

 
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play
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to develop and progress to conclusion; proceed.
This scheme of yours, how is it going to play out?We never expected things to play out the way they did.A crowd gathered to see how this dramatic event was going to play out.
definition 2: to perform to the end of (something).
She played out the season, but a new star took over the role in the fall.
definition 3: to perform (something) to the end.
The audience booed but the band played out the piece.