Main entry: play out
Definition: become spent or exhausted
Usage: The champion's strength played out fast
Main entry: play out
Definition: play to a finish
Usage: We have got to play this game out, even thought it is clear that we have last
Main entry: play out
Definition: perform or be performed to the end
Usage: How will the election drama be played out?
Main entry: play out, exhaust, run down, sap, tire
Definition: deplete
Usage: exhaust one's savings; We quickly played out our strength