in play

Mane (Îngilîzî)

1. As a joke.
2. In operation, active, currently valid.
3. Available to be played according to the rules of the game in question; within the boundaries of the pitch etc.
4. Capable of being won by more than one party or candidate.
5. Open to a takeover bid.

Sînonîm

at stake

inside

in pretence

in imitation

in make-believe