play on

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === play on (third-person singular simple present plays on, present participle playing on, simple past and past participle played on) (also 'play upon') To exploit (a potential weakness or vulnerability) by exacerbating. to play on someone's fears (also 'play upon') To exploit (a double meaning, similarity in sound, etc.) for humorous or creative effect. (also 'play upon') To impinge upon in a recurring or nagging way. to play on one's mind, or conscience (also 'play upon') To frequently allude to or return to as a theme. (cricket, of a batsman) to hit the ball into his own wicket, thus being out bowled (intransitive, sports) To let the game continue after a foul has been committed, because the situation is advantageous to the team who would be awarded a foul. (transitive, sports such as soccer) To cause (an opposing player) to be onside rather than offside due to one's position on the field of play. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play,‎ on. === Anagrams === palyno-, polyna