Definition of Play along

1. Verb. Cooperate or pretend to cooperate. "He decided to play along with the burglars for the moment"

Exact synonyms: Go Along
Generic synonyms: Collaborate, Cooperate, Get Together, Join Forces

2. Verb. Perform an accompaniment to. "The orchestra could barely follow the frequent pitch changes of the soprano"
Exact synonyms: Accompany, Follow
Category relationships: Music
Generic synonyms: Play
Derivative terms: Accompaniment, Accompanist

Definition of Play along

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To take part in a charade, deception, or practical joke ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Play Along

plaw
play'd
play-actor
play-box
play-by-play
play-by-play announcer
play-by-play announcers
play-off
play-offs
play Cupid
play Nostradamus
play Old Harry
play a joke on
play a trick on
play along (current term)
play and playthings
play at
play back
play ball
play both ends against the middle
play both sides against the middle
play bow
play by ear
play catch-up
play dead
play down

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