play out

verb6

1. •
   To play (a game etc.) to its conclusion.

   • Newcastle and Blackburn played out a goalless draw in a game that the Magpies dominated at Ewood Park. — 2011
2. •
   To occur or develop in a certain manner.

   • Let's keep our heads down for a little while and see how things play out.
   • My date played out a little differently than I imagined.
3. •
   To feed (rope, cord, etc.) so as to allow more length or slackness.

   • I sat at the top of the cliff and played out the rope as she descended.
4. •
   To play music to accompany the end of, or as a final segment in (a programme, broadcast etc.).

   • And now, to play us out, please welcome Tom Waits.
5. •
   To compete in a play-out; to compete against (an opponent) in a play-out.
6. •
   To die.