play on

play on

to continue to play. •

The band played on and the dance continued until the wee hours of the morning.

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We played on and on until the last guests left the party.

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or[play upon] {v.} 1. To cause an effect on; influence. * /A heavy diet of television drama played on his feelings./ 2. To work upon for a planned effect; excite to a desired action by cunning plans; manage. * /The makeup salesman played on the woman's wish to look beautiful./ * /In some places, leaders play upon people's superstitious fears./ * /He played on the man's ambition and love of honor./