play out

verb

To play (a game etc.) to its conclusion. (transitive)
To play music to accompany the end of, or as a final segment in (a programme, broadcast etc.). (transitive) · And now, to play us out, please welcome Tom Waits.
To occur or develop in a certain manner. (intransitive) · Let's keep our heads down for a little while and see how things play out.· My date played out a little differently than I imagined.
To feed (rope, cord, etc.) so as to allow more length or slackness. (transitive) · I sat at the top of the cliff and played out the rope as she descended.
To compete in a play-out; to compete against (an opponent) in a play-out. (intransitive, transitive)
To die.

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