game · noun C /geɪm/
game (ACTIVITY/SPORT)
A1 an entertaining activity or sport that people play
Dictionary examples:
computer games
Do you want to play a different game?
Learner example:
Martin likes [to] play games on [his] Xbox every day. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)
game (OCCASION)
A2 a particular competition, match or occasion when people play a game
Dictionary examples:
We played a game of volleyball.
Who won yesterday's game?
Learner example:
I also saw a basketball game between the Rockets and the Knicks. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Japanese)
play games
C2 to not deal with a situation seriously or honestly
Dictionary example:
Someone's life is in danger here - we're not playing games.
Learner example:
I couldn't possibly get all that money together, and the kidnappers were not playing games. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese)
