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replay

1 of 2verb
/ri:.pleɪ/
Forms:replays,replaying,replayed,replayed
1

to play an audio or visual content, or video game again from the beginning

transitive
  • The teacher replayed the educational video to reinforce key concepts for the students.
  • He frequently used the music app to replay his favorite playlist during his workouts.
  • The DJ decided to replay the hit track due to popular demand from the audience.
  • He wanted to replay the game to explore different storylines.
  • He wanted to replay the video game level to beat his high score.
2

to play a match again, due to specific circumstances such as a tie or inconclusive outcome

transitive
  • In the basketball tournament, a technical issue occurred, and officials decided to replay the interrupted match.
  • The soccer match ended in a tie, leading to a decision to replay the game to determine the winner.
  • In the event of a draw, chess players may opt to replay the match to establish a clear winner.