- play in something
- play in something1. to play a musical instrument in some musical organization. •
I used to play in a band.
•I wanted to play in the orchestra but I wasn't good enough.
2. [for someone] to play the action of a game in a particular position or location. •Fred played in left field for the rest of the game.
•I will play in the backfield for the rest of the game.
3. to perform in a specific production. •She played in the Broadway production of
Major Barbara. •Once, I played in
The Mikado.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.