English Dictionary

play on

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, on. / To exploit by exacerbating. / (cricket, of a batsman) to hit the ball into his own wicket, thus being out bowled

I love to play on the swings at the park.

意味（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, on.

I knew I was losing, but I played on anyways.

意味（2）

To exploit by exacerbating.

to play on someone's fears

意味（3）

(cricket, of a batsman) to hit the ball into his own wicket, thus being out bowled

意味（4）

(sports) to let the game continue after a foul has been committed, because the situation is advantageous to the team who would be awarded a foul.