Q: Does "play" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

They gave full play to the artist's talent.

We saw a two-act play in the theatre.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A: different meanings

Q: Does "company" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

He started the company in his garage.

He only invests in large well-established companies.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A: the same meaning

Q: Does "stage" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

The stage pulled into town carrying the payroll for the mill and three ladies.

At what stage are the social sciences?

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A:
different meanings