play on

Meaning

1. To exploit (a potential weakness or vulnerability) by exacerbating.
2. To exploit (a double meaning, similarity in sound, etc.) for humorous or creative effect.
3. To impinge upon in a recurring or nagging way.
4. To frequently allude to or return to as a theme.
5. to hit the ball into his own wicket, thus being out bowled
6. To let the game continue after a foul has been committed, because the situation is advantageous to the team who would be awarded a foul.
7. To cause (an opposing player) to be onside rather than offside due to one's position on the field of play.
8. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, on.

Synonyms

play upon

play along

play over

play at

beat

take advantage of

Translations

fare appello a

bespelen

tocar

tirar proveito

Sentences

The Greek musicians play on small portable folk style instruments .