come into play
Definition of come into play
: to help produce or influence a result Two important factors come into play.
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comeplay
: to move toward something : approach
: to move or journey to a vicinity with a specified purpose
: to reach a particular station in a series
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playplay
: swordplay
: game, sport
: the conduct, course, or action of a game
: to engage in sport or recreation : frolic
: to have sexual relations
: to move aimlessly about : trifle
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