play in

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === play in (third-person singular simple present plays in, present participle playing in, simple past and past participle played in) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play,‎ in. The children are playing in the sandpit. (cricket, reflexive, play oneself in) Of a batsman, to settle and become comfortable with the conditions at the beginning of his innings. (soccer, transitive) To pass (someone) the ball into an attacking position. === Anagrams === alypin, in play, pinlay