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In play

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  1. 1
    As a joke.

    "You mustn't take what I said so seriously, it was only said in play."

  2. 2
    In operation, active, currently valid, at play, at work.

    "It's hard to tell which physical forces are in play at this altitude."

  3. 3
    Available to be played according to the rules of the game in question; within the boundaries of the pitch, within the realm of the possible, etc. also, figuratively

    "now everything is in play"

  4. 4
    Capable of being won by more than one party or candidate.

    "Though the state has not changed hands in 20 years, the latest polls suggest it may now be in play."

  5. 5
    Open to a takeover bid.

    "Despite the best efforts of the executive committee, it seems the company is now in play."

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