at play
Engaged in recreation
At play describes something actively operating or exerting influence in a situation: There are larger forces at play here, Several factors were at play in her decision.
The phrase also means engaged in play or recreation: children at play, The sign warned drivers that kids were at play nearby.
- actionProcess of doing
- gambolPlayful leaping about
- frolicLighthearted playful movement
- interplayReciprocal action between things
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
romping · rough and tumble · influence · catch · tag · agency · hide · seek · hide and seek · fun and games · performance · participation · exploration · laughter · chase · presence · involvement · scenario