play a part en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) To be involved in such a way to affect the outcome, to be a contributing factor.
Pack ice, at times mounting to a height of 35 ft., snow, fog, and floating mines all played their part in the disorganisation of railway services, and most of the train ferry services were completely suspended for a month or more; [...].
1940 May, “Overseas Railways: Icebound Denmark”, in Railway Magazine, page 302:The roads were foggy during the accident but alcohol may have also played a part.
Exercise played a major part in his weight loss.
I'd like to play a part in the initial design.
My decision to leave home at the age of sixteen played a big part in my personal development.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| plays a part | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| played a part | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| played a part | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| playing a part | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
eo ludi rolon (be involved in such a way to affect the outcome) · eo roli (be involved in such a way to affect the outcome)