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/pleɪ bɔːl/ · play.ball
verb
- To start anything tumultuous. The politician's announcement was expected to play ball with the public's growing discontent.
- To work together; to cooperate. The politicians refused to play ball with the journalists, leading to a stalemate in negotiations.
- An expression used at the beginning of a game of baseball, or softball. The umpire yelled 'play ball' as the players took their positions on the field.
Did you know? The phrase 'play ball' is often used in a broader sense to describe any situation where individuals or groups work together towards a common goal.