play along | Idiomator

Meaning: (idiomatic)To take part in acharade,deception, orpractical joke.James thought it was cruel for the fraternity members to make the pledge think his father had died suddenly and refused toplay along.Jamesplayed alongwith their cruel trick.29 February 2012, Aidan Foster-Carter, BBC NewsNorth Korea: The denuclearisation dance resumes[1]North Korea loves to spring surprises. More unusual is for its US foe toplay along.; (idiomatic)To participate in a joke or trick while hiding one's knowledge of its true nature.I knew that my blind date was an April Fools trick, but Iplayed alonganyway.; (idiomatic)To play a musical instrument in synchrony with a playback of a recording.I like to practise guitar byplaying alongwith records.; (idiomatic,US)To cooperate orgo along witha plan.I have doubts about your plan, but I'llplay alongfor now.; (idiomatic,US)To pretend to cooperate or go along with a plan.I haven't told him yet, I'm stillplaying alongwith his scheme.; (idiomatic,UK)To manipulate (someone).The con manplayshis victimsalonguntil he senses the moment to ask for money.; Used other than figuratively or idiomatically:seeplay,‎along.The children spent the day playing along the river.

Examples:

EN: Now, listen... Why not play along with me?
ES: Escucha, ¿por qué no trabajas conmigo?
EN: So you won't play along with us.
ES: Conque no nos ayudarás.
EN: Don't be so innocent, Lou. You're talking to a man who knows you... and is willing to protect you if you play along with him.
ES: Estás hablando con alguien que te conoce bien... y quiere protegerte si cooperas con él.
EN: - But if you play along...
ES: - Pero si Ud. también juega...
EN: - It's a pleasure for me to play along.
ES: - Jugaré encantada.
EN: I told 'em I'd play along if they lowered prices... cut down expenses and broadcast. Oh.
ES: Les dije que seguiré con ellos si bajan los precios reducen los gastos y transmiten.
EN: Just give him time and he'll fall. "You play along with him and string along with me."
ES: Haga como que parece estar de acuerdo con él.
EN: - will you play along with it?
ES: - ¿Nos acompañas?
EN: Listen, Stooly, I had to play along with you, I had to play along with everybody trying to get one tiny little lead on where that kid is, but you can't wring any more out of me, do you understand?
ES: Oiga, Stooley, tuve que jugar según sus normas, según las normas de todos, para encontrar una pequeña pista del paradero de esa niña, pero ya no me va a exprimir más, ¿entendido?
ES: Oiga, Stooley, tuve que jugar según sus normas, según las normas de todos, para encontrar una pequeña pista del paradero de esa niña, pero ya no me va a exprimir más, ¿entendido?
EN: - He was forced to play along. - All the same!
ES: - Forma parte de la tripulación.
EN: If you'll take my advice, you'll play along with things just as they are.
ES: Si aceptas mi consejo, le seguirás la corriente.
EN: You think the king will play along?
ES: ¿ Le seguirá el juego el rey ?
EN: We'll see whether the king will play along.
ES: Ya veremos si el rey le sigue el juego
EN: Would you ask the orchestra to play one of your compositions, then you play along with them?
ES: ¿Podría pedirle a la orquesta que toque uno de sus temas... para que la acompañe al piano?
EN: If you know what's good for you, you'll play along with me.
ES: Si sabe lo que le conviene, ayúdeme.

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