(idiomatic) To take part in a charade, deception, or practical joke.
James thought it was cruel for the fraternity members to make the pledge think his father had died suddenly and refused to play along.
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(idiomatic) To participate in a joke or trick while hiding one's knowledge of its true nature.
James played along with their cruel trick.
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(idiomatic) To play a musical instrument in synchrony with a playback of a recording.
29 February 2012, Aidan Foster-Carter, BBC News North Korea: The denuclearisation dance resumes[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17213948]
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