Definition
To take part in a charade, deception, or practical joke.
To participate in a joke or trick while hiding one's knowledge of its true nature.
To play a musical instrument in synchrony with a playback of a recording.
To cooperate or go along with a plan.
To pretend to cooperate or go along with a plan.
To manipulate (someone).
In Context
- "James thought it was cruel for the fraternity members to make the pledge think his father had died suddenly and refused to play along."
- "James played along with their cruel trick."
- "North Korea loves to spring surprises. More unusual is for its US foe to play along."
- "I knew that my blind date was an April Fools trick, but I played along anyway."
- "I like to practise guitar by playing along with records."
- "I have doubts about your plan, but I'll play along for now."
- "I haven't told him yet, I'm still playing along with his scheme."
- "The con man plays his victims along until he senses the moment to ask for money."