play out meaning and definition

PLAY OUT verb

Definition of play out (verb)

1. deplete
   • "exhaust one's savings"; "We quickly played out our strength"
   • synonyms: exhaust, run down, sap, tire
2. perform or be performed to the end
   • "How will the election drama be played out?"
3. play to a finish
   • "We have got to play this game out, even thought it is clear that we have last"
4. become spent or exhausted
   • "The champion's strength played out fast"