Problem: Sentence1: We could always call on a friend.
Sentence2: Call the outcome of an election.
Q: Does the term call mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: Give the orders.
Sentence2: The French doors give onto a terrace.
Q: Does the term give mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: Play cards.
Sentence2: He plays on three teams.
Q: Does the term play mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: My computer is too old to run the new OS.
Sentence2: I will run the sample.
Q: Does the term run mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
the same meaning