player
/'pleiə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who participates in or is skilled at a game or sport: This is the most common meaning, referring to someone actively involved in a competitive activity with rules.
- A person who plays a musical instrument: This refers to someone who performs music on an instrument, often professionally.
- A theatrical performer; an actor: This meaning refers to someone who performs a role in a play, film, or other dramatic production.
- An important participant in a particular sphere or activity: This figurative use describes someone who is influential or actively involved in a situation, such as in business or politics.
- A person who pursues multiple romantic or social relationships casually: This informal meaning describes someone who engages in serial, non-committal relationships.
Usage and Examples
- Referring to a sports participant:
- She is the best player on the basketball team.
- Each player must follow the rules of the game.
- Referring to a musician:
- He is a talented piano player.
- The orchestra needs a skilled cello player.
- Referring to an actor:
- The players took their final bow.
- She has been a player in the local theater scene for years.
- Referring to an influential participant:
- He became a key player in the international negotiations.
- Our company is a major player in the tech industry.
- Referring to a person in relationships (informal):
- He has a reputation as a player who isn't looking for anything serious.
Advanced Usage
- "Team player": A person who works cooperatively and prioritizes the group's success over individual recognition.
- We need to hire someone who is a real team player.
- "Bit player": A minor or insignificant participant in a larger event or industry.
- He started as a bit player in Hollywood before landing a leading role.
Variants and Related Words
- Play (verb/noun): The root word, meaning to engage in an activity for enjoyment or to perform.
- Playable (adjective): Describes a game that is ready or fit to be played, or a musical piece that can be performed.
- Playbook (noun): A book containing a sports team's strategies and plays; figuratively, a set of methods or rules used in a situation.
Synonyms
- Participant: A person who takes part in something.
- Athlete: A person proficient in sports (specific to sports).
- Musician: A person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented.
- Actor/Performer: A person who acts in plays, movies, or television shows.
- Contender: A person or group competing with others to achieve something.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Compounds
(Note: "Player" is primarily a noun. Common combinations are noun phrases.) - Record player: A device for playing vinyl records. - Game player: A person who plays games; often refers to video game enthusiasts. - Role-player: A participant in a role-playing game, or an employee who fulfills a specific function within a team.
Related Idioms
- A player in the game: Someone who is involved and has influence in a particular situation.
- To succeed in this market, you need to be a player in the game.
- Play the player, not the game: A strategy focusing on outmaneuvering or understanding your opponent rather than just following the rules of the competition.
Noun
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an important participant (as in a business deal)
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he was a major player in setting up the corporation
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a person who pursues a number of different social and sexual partners simultaneously
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a theatrical performer
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someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
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a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
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