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Definition of Play out
1. Verb. Deplete. "They play out the money "; "We quickly played out our strength"
Exact synonyms: Exhaust, Run Down, Sap, Tire
Generic synonyms: Consume, Deplete, Eat, Eat Up, Exhaust, Run Through, Use Up, Wipe Out
Derivative terms: Exhaustion, Sapper
Generic synonyms: Consume, Deplete, Eat, Eat Up, Exhaust, Run Through, Use Up, Wipe Out
Derivative terms: Exhaustion, Sapper
2. Verb. Perform or be performed to the end. "How will the election drama be played out?"
Generic synonyms: Perform
3. Verb. Play to a finish. "We have got to play this game out, even thought it is clear that we have last"
4. Verb. Become spent or exhausted. "The champion's strength played out fast"