Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

1. play on(verb)ɪ

   to emphasize or use sb's emotions to gain an advantage for yourself; = exploit

   campaign advertisements that play on people's fears

Wiktionary

1. play on(Verb)

   of a batsman, to hit the ball into his own wicket, thus being out bowled

2. play on(Verb)

   to let the game continue after a foul has been committed, because the situation is advantageous to the team who would be awarded a foul.

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