Well, if your asking about all types of meaning for play, I hope this works. Verb version: Play meaning 1: engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose. Meaning 2: take part in (a sport). Meaning 3: represent (a character) in a theatrical performance or a film. Meaning 4: perform on (a musical instrument). Noun version: meaning 1 of play: activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation, especially by children. Meaning 2: the conducting of an athletic match or contest. Meaning 3: a dramatic work for the stage or to be broadcast. Meaning 4: the space in or through which a mechanism can or does move. Hope this helped!