ph.
1. （使）（戏剧性的事件）逐渐发生；（使）展开
If a dramatic event is played out, it gradually takes place.
1. become spent or exhausted
e.g. The champion's strength played out fast
2. play to a finish
e.g. We have got to play this game out, even thought it is clear that we have last
3. perform or be performed to the end
e.g. How will the election drama be played out?
4. deplete
e.g. exhaust one's savings
We quickly played out our strength