play back

1. Replay, especially a recorded performance; also, repeat. For example, When we played back the tape of the concert we noticed a lot of missed notes, or He uses the same material again and again, playing back his old speech. [Early 1900s]

Example Sentences

The ability to collect, play back and analyse communications with such breadth helped to shape military operations in Gaza and the West Bank, according to their investigation.

From BBC

Colman suggests that I might play back this interview and realize it’s completely useless.

From Los Angeles Times

Earshot said the leaked recording was likely to have been taken in a room with the phone call played back on a speaker, due to the presence of distinctive telephonic frequencies and background sounds.

From BBC

“And I was happy to see him play back to back. It’s been a long journey for him, but he worked his tail off.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Southern Section Open Division championships in boys’ and girls’ basketball will be played back to back on Saturday at Toyota Arena in Ontario with matchups that should be pleasing for fans.

From Los Angeles Times

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