Play along
verb
To pretend to agree or accept something in order to keep a peaceful situation or to achieve something.
I didn't agree with the plan but decided to play along for the sake of harmony within the team.
Often appears as...
- play along with a plan
- play along with someone
verb
To join in a game, music, or other activity and do whatever you are asked to.
She started to sing a song and we all played along with her.
Often appears as...
- play along with music
- play along with a game
verb
To pretend to agree or accept something in order to keep a peaceful situation or to achieve something.
I didn't agree with the plan but decided to play along for the sake of harmony within the team.
Often appears as...
- play along with a plan
- play along with someone
verb
To join in a game, music, or other activity and do whatever you are asked to.
She started to sing a song and we all played along with her.
Often appears as...
- play along with music
- play along with a game
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Maintaining Peace
Used when someone agrees outwardly but may disagree inwardly to avoid conflict or keep things smooth.
He knew the idea was flawed, but he played along to avoid arguments.
Pro Tip 2/3Strategic Agreement
It can imply a strategic choice, sometimes to learn more or to find the right moment to express dissent.
She played along with the suspect to gather more information.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Reluctance
Often reflects a subtle reluctance or lack of genuine enthusiasm in participation.
I played along with their plans, but I wasn't excited about them.
Pro Tip 1/3Maintaining Peace
Used when someone agrees outwardly but may disagree inwardly to avoid conflict or keep things smooth.
He knew the idea was flawed, but he played along to avoid arguments.
Pro Tip 2/3Strategic Agreement
It can imply a strategic choice, sometimes to learn more or to find the right moment to express dissent.
She played along with the suspect to gather more information.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Reluctance
Often reflects a subtle reluctance or lack of genuine enthusiasm in participation.
I played along with their plans, but I wasn't excited about them.
Pro Tip 1/3Maintaining Peace
Used when someone agrees outwardly but may disagree inwardly to avoid conflict or keep things smooth.
He knew the idea was flawed, but he played along to avoid arguments.
Pro Tip 2/3Strategic Agreement
It can imply a strategic choice, sometimes to learn more or to find the right moment to express dissent.
She played along with the suspect to gather more information.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Reluctance
Often reflects a subtle reluctance or lack of genuine enthusiasm in participation.
I played along with their plans, but I wasn't excited about them.
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