in play (English, prep_phrase)
Senses:
glosses: As a joke.
glosses: In operation, active, currently valid, at play, at work.
topics: hobbies
lifestyle
sports
glosses: Available to be played according to the rules of the game in question; within the boundaries of the pitch, within the realm of the possible, etc.
tags: also
figuratively
topics: government
politics
glosses: Capable of being won by more than one party or candidate.
topics: business
glosses: Open to a takeover bid.
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