come into play — to become relevant, active, or influential in a particular situation
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become relevant, active, or influential in a particular situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌm ˈɪntu pleɪ/
Example Sentences
- In a job interview, your body language can come into play just as much as your answers.
- The moment I saw free pizza, my hunger instantly came into play and I forgot my diet.
- Traffic conditions always come into play when planning your commute time.
come into play
VERB[/ˈkʌm ˈɪntu pleɪ/]
to become relevant, active, or influential in a particular situation
New rules come into play the moment the whistle blows.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Originally from sports/game contexts where a piece or player 'comes into play' meaning it becomes active in the game; extended metaphorically to any factor becoming active or relevant.
Breakdown
come (to move/arrive) + into (entering a state) + play (activity, function)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“In a job interview, your body language can come into play just as much as your answers.”
“The moment I saw free pizza, my hunger instantly came into play and I forgot my diet.”
“Traffic conditions always come into play when planning your commute time.”
“When my cat sees a laser pointer, its hunting instincts immediately come into play.”
“Cultural differences often come into play during international business negotiations.”
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