Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
The conduct, or course, of a game.
An individual's performance in a sport or game.
A short sequence of action within a game.
(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
A theatrical performance featuring actors.
A major move by a business or investor.
A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.
The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely.
Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.
An instance of watching or listening to digital media.
A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.
(now usually in compounds) Activity relating to martial combat or fighting.
To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
(heading) To produce music or theatre.
(heading) To behave in a particular way.
To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.
To move to and fro.
To put in action or motion.
To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.
To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.