play out

verb

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see play, out.

   “Go and play out in the yard.”

2. To play (a game etc.) to its conclusion.

   “Newcastle and Blackburn played out a goalless draw in a game that the Magpies dominated at Ewood Park.”

3. To play music to accompany the end of, or as a final segment in (a programme, broadcast etc.).

   “And now, to play us out, please welcome Tom Waits.”

4. To occur or develop in a certain manner.

   “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.”

5. To feed (rope, cord, etc.) so as to allow more length or slackness.

   “I sat at the top of the cliff and played out the rope as she descended.”

6. To compete in a play-out; to compete against (an opponent) in a play-out.