period of play
- noun
- Two (33.3 percent) had one or more periods of play that averaged in excess of 0.5 ppm.
Examples
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As such, they would then be able to see how a particular performance fits into the pattern of cumulative behavior over a season or specified period of play.
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High CO readings in this arena necessitated starting the building fans after the start of the second period of play.
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A total of eight measurements were made: one measurement at the start of each of the three periods; one just before the teams left the ice at the end of each period; and two during the final period of play at 10 and 20 minutes into the period.
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Two of the three periods of play had average CO readings in excess of 100 ppm in one arena.
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All participating arenas except Arena F resurfaced the ice before every period of play.
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(a) Ventilation fans were turned on after the start of the second period of play because of high carbon monoxide levels.
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During the final period of play, the crowd erupted in cheers as the home team scored the winning goal.
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Coaches often analyze each period of play to strategize for the next match.
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In basketball, the period of play consists of four quarters, each lasting twelve minutes.
Synonyms
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2.1
A length of time with a clear start and end, like a class or game segment
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1.0
A time when children play and have fun
A part of a game when play happens for a set time
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a distinct interval during which play continues' is directly derivable from combining 'period' (a measured interval) with the prepositional link 'of' and 'play' (the activity). This is a straightforward, compositional noun phrase common across languages and contexts (especially sports), so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily understand it.
Etymology
Period of play comes from the idea of a fixed period of time when the play (the game's action) happens. Think of a clock that runs for each part of the match; each period of play is that set time when players are on the field. That's why it means 'a distinct part of a game or match'.