Pronunciation: /pleɪ aʊt/
verb to happen or develop in a particular way
A1 I like to watch movies and see how the stories play out.
A2 The plan didn't play out as expected, and we had to come up with a new strategy.
B1 The negotiations between the two companies are still playing out, but it looks like they may reach an agreement soon.
B2 The events of the past week have played out in a way that no one could have predicted.
C1 The political drama is playing out on the world stage, with implications for countries around the globe.
C2 The complex relationships between the characters play out in a subtle and nuanced way throughout the novel.
adverb in a manner that allows something to reach a conclusion or resolution
A1 The children will play out in the yard after school.
A2 The scenario will play out differently depending on your choices.
B1 I wonder how this situation will play out in the end.
B2 The negotiations are expected to play out over the next few weeks.
C1 The consequences of this decision will play out for years to come.
C2 The political drama is playing out on the world stage.
formal The negotiations between the two countries will play out over the next few weeks.
informal Let's see how this drama will play out in the end.
slang I wonder how this whole situation is gonna play out.
figurative The consequences of his actions will play out for years to come.
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