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What does 'at play' mean?
Does it mean anything like 'to take part in football game'?
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What does 'at play' mean?
Does it mean anything like 'to take part in football game'?

at play = involved in playing, busy playing.

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Our children's hospital has a new "Kids at play" program.

at play= going on at the same time,

There are many factors at play = many factors to consider, happening at the same time.
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