bring something into play
bring (something) into play
1. In sports, to hit or take the ball into the field of play so that the game can resume, as after a timeout or stoppage. He'll bring the ball into play and then pass it ahead to you.
2. To introduce something into a particular situation. Bringing a merger into play might be the best option to save the company. I really wanted to visit you this weekend, but the flu brought some other unpleasant factors into play.
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bring something into play
cause something to begin to have an effect.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
bring/call/put something into ˈplay
make something begin to work or operate; involve something in something: The exercise brings many skills into play. ♢ This latest decision calls many new factors into play.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017