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play along

UK
/pleɪ əˈlɒŋ/
US
/pleɪ əˈlɔŋ/

Translations

play alongverb
played along
Past Simple
played along
Past Participle
playing along
Gerund
UK
/pleɪ əˈlɒŋ/
US
/pleɪ əˈlɔŋ/
jouer le jeuSens idiomatique : coopérer ou faire semblant de coopérer, souvent pour éviter un conflit ou gagner un avantage.
She decided to play along with his plan until she could figure out a better solution.
Elle a décidé de jouer le jeu de son plan jusqu’à ce qu’elle trouve une meilleure solution.
accompagnerEn musique.
He picked up his guitar and started to play along with the band.
Il a pris sa guitare et s’est mis à accompagner le groupe.
Synonyms
cooperate
concur
go along
comply
acquiesce

Definitions

play alongverb
To cooperate or pretend to cooperate with someone or something, often to gain an advantage or avoid conflict.
She decided to play along with his plan until she could figure out a better solution.
To perform music in accompaniment with someone else.
He picked up his guitar and started to play along with the band.
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