What is the meaning of play out?

verb

  • Deplete.
    • usage: "exhaust one's savings"; "We quickly played out our strength"
  • Perform or be performed to the end.
    • usage: "How will the election drama be played out"
  • Play to a finish.
    • usage: "We have got to play this game out, even thought it is clear that we have last"
  • Become spent or exhausted.
    • usage: "The champion's strength played out fast"
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