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Definition play away in American English

play away phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
/ˌpleɪ əˈweɪ/
1

when a sports team plays away, it plays at an opponent's ground

Example

My club was home on Saturday and we were to play away on Sunday.

Synonyms and related words
play race meet
2

if someone who is in a long-term relationship plays away, they have a sexual relationship with someone else

Example

Men do not just play away for reproductive needs, they often simply seek sexual gratification.

Synonyms and related words
a bit on the side adulterer adulteress
Definition play away in American English