Play Back (Verb)
Meaning
Reproduce (a recording) on a recorder; "The lawyers played back the conversation to show that their client was innocent".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The detective played back the 911 call to identify the caller's voice.
- The musician played back the demo to analyze the drum track.
- The instructor played back the video of the penalty shot to show a foul.
- The journalists played back the interview recording to transcribe the quotes.
- The forensic expert played back the surveillance tape to find evidence.