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Meaning of play by the rules | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

to do what is expected.

Examples

“Perhaps because it played by the rules while challenging them at the same time, Brokeback Mountain's place⟳ in film history is assured.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

play catch-up play cheat play chicken play Cupid play dead play dirty

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