Meaning

1. to play (to participate in a sport or game)
2. to throw; to hurl (to shove an object away)
3. to hand something over by throwing it
4. to gamble (to play risky games, especially casino games)
5. to bet on (to place a bet on)
6. to bet on (to place one’s hopes or efforts on)
7. to agitate or oscillate
8. to match; to go with (to form a good combination with)
9. to immerse oneself in (to become completely involved with)