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out of play

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective out of play has 1 sense
  1. out of play - of a ball; "a ball that is out of play is dead"
    Antonym:
    live (indirect, via dead)

Definitions from the Web

out of play

Definition:

(adjective) Not in action or not participating in a game or activity; not currently involved or eligible to participate.

(adverb) Outside the boundaries or area where the game or activity is taking place.

Sample Sentences:

1. The injured player had to be taken out of play and substituted with a teammate.

2. The ball went out of play and a throw-in was awarded to the opposing team.

3. After scoring two goals, the striker was given a break and taken out of play.

4. The referees ruled that the foul occurred out of play and awarded a free kick to the defending team.

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