play out in WordNet English dictionary

1. deplete
   "exhaust one's savings"; "We quickly played out our strength"
   run down  exhaust  play out  sap  tire 
   
2. become spent or exhausted
   "The champion's strength played out fast"
   play out 
   
3. play to a finish
   "We have got to play this game out, even thought it is clear that we have last"
   play out 
   
4. perform or be performed to the end
   "How will the election drama be played out?"
   play out