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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.

See also

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