verb
Meaning 1
To start anything tumultuous.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
play ball
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verb
Meaning 2
To work together; to cooperate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Examples
- The politicians refused to play ball with the journalists.
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
An expression used at the beginning of a game of baseball or softball.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, softball, sports
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History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Catalan: jugueu — expression used at the beginning of a game of baseball
- French: au jeu — expression used at the beginning of a game of baseball
- Japanese: プレイボール (purei bōru) — expression used at the beginning of a game of baseball