Play away

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phrasal verb

In sports, to play at the opponent's field or court.

Our team will play away next weekend.
Visual representation of "play away" - In sports, to play at the opponent's field or court

Often appears as...

  • play away match
  • play away game
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Sports Usage

Used to describe where a sports game takes place, implying it's not at the team's home venue.

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The team has to play away this week, so fans have to travel to support them.
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Supporter Dedication

Fans often travel significant distances to support their team during play away matches.

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Despite the distance, hundreds of supporters went to the play away game.
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Tactical Challenge

Playing away is generally more challenging for teams due to unfamiliar environments.

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The coach prepared special tactics for the next play away match.
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