Play through Meaning in English

expression

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Definition

To continue playing a game or activity without stopping, often until reaching the end or completing it. In video games, it refers to finishing the whole game.

Usage & Nuances

Common in gaming contexts, especially for finishing games or stories. In golf, it can mean passing another group on the course. Usually informal; not used for sports matches (instead use 'play out' or 'finish'). Do not confuse with 'play through' (audio, music) which is less common.

• Spanish: seguir jugando - continuar (sin parar) - terminar (videojuego/historia)
• Portuguese (BR): jogar até o fim - continuar jogando - completar (jogo/história)
• Portuguese (PT): jogar até ao fim - continuar a jogar - completar (jogo/história)
• Chinese (Simplified): 通关 - 继续玩（不中断）
• Chinese (Traditional): 通關 - 繼續玩（不中斷）
• Hindi: खेलते रहना - पूरा खेलना (खेल/कहानी को अंत तक)
• Arabic: اللعب حتى النهاية - المواصلة باللعب
• Bengali: শেষ পর্যন্ত খেলো - বিরতি না নিয়ে খেলো
• Russian: пройти до конца - играть без перерыва
• Japanese: 最後までプレイする - 一気にプレイする
• Vietnamese: chơi hết - chơi xuyên suốt
• Korean: 끝까지 플레이하다 - 쉬지 않고 플레이하다
• Turkish: sonuna kadar oynamak - ara vermeden oynamak
• Urdu: آخر تک کھیلنا - بغیر رکے کھیلنا
• Indonesian: bermain sampai selesai - main terus tanpa berhenti

Example Sentences

We will play through until we finish the game.

basic

Do you want to play through together or take turns?

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She wants to play through the entire story tonight.

basic

Let's play through without taking any breaks.

basic

I spent all weekend trying to play through that new RPG.

natural

If you get stuck, you can look up tips to help you play through.

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