Q: Does the word "play" mean the same thing in "Play with her feelings." and "He plays on three teams."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "fall" mean the same thing in "Fall asleep." and "She fell to pieces after she lost her work."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "position" mean the same thing in "Stop running all over the field and play your position!" and "Chief of Staff is the second highest position in the army."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "patch" mean the same thing in "A cabbage patch." and "A briar patch."?

A:
the same meaning