A division of a theatrical performance.
A product of a legislative body, a statute.
A display of behaviour.
A display of behaviour meant to deceive.
Something done once and for all, as distinguished from a work.
Any organized activity.
A performer or performers in a show.
A formal or official record of something done.
The process of doing something.
A thesis maintained in public, in some English universities, by a candidate for a degree, or to show the proficiency of a student.
Something done, a deed.
Of a play: to be acted out (well or badly).
To perform a theatrical role.
To play (a role).
To convey an appearance of being.
To map via a homomorphism to a group of automorphisms (of).
To feign.
To do something.
To have an effect (on).
To behave in a certain manner for an indefinite length of time.
To do something that causes a change binding on the doer.
A theatrical performance featuring actors.
A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.
An instance of watching or listening to digital media.
The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely, as for example lash, backlash, or slack.
Movement (of a pattern of light etc.)
An individual's performance in a sport or game.
A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.
Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
An attempt to move forward, as in a plan or strategy, for example by a business, investor, or political party.
Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.
The conduct, or course, of a game.
A short sequence of action within a game.
An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
To act with levity or thoughtlessness; to trifle; to be careless.
Contrary to fact, to give an appearance of being.
To be performed; (or of a film) to be shown.
To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.
To move to and fro.
To produce music (or a specified song or musical style) using (a specified musical instrument).
To compete against, in a game.
To act; to behave; to practice deception.
To perform in or at; to give performances in or at.
To produce music using a musical instrument.
To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.
To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
To kid; to joke; say something for amusement.
(in the scoring of games and sports) To be the opposing score to.
To gamble.
To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
To produce music.
To act or perform (a play).
To bring into sportive or wanton action; to exhibit in action; to execute.
To put in action or motion.
To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.
To use a device to watch or listen to the indicated recording.
To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.