intransitive. To act a drama, or a part in a drama; to perform; = act, v. 3b. Also figurative.

to play (also act) the part (of): to act as or like; to perform the function of. to play (also act) a (also one's) part: (a) to perform an (assigned…

intransitive. To appear on the stage; to act, perform. Obsolete. rare.

intransitive. To perform an assumed role in a play, film, or other dramatic work; to be an actor. Also in extended use: to pretend, to put on an…

intransitive. To act, perform a play. Obsolete.

intransitive. To play or act a part; to masquerade; to pretend to be another person. Now rare.

Phrases. to tread the stage (the boards), to act upon the stage, to follow the profession of an actor (also figurative to write stage-plays). to t…

intransitive. To act in a play; to sing, dance, or play music, esp. for an audience.

intransitive. Originally Theatre. Of a performer or group of performers: to appear in a theatrical role; to go on stage (in a play, or to perform a…

intransitive. To act on the stage.

intransitive and transitive with it. To act; to play a part; to behave theatrically. Obsolete. rare.

intransitive. To act in or as if in a play; esp. to behave theatrically or insincerely; to pretend, make-believe. Also (rare): to be suitable for…