in play
in jest, in fun; in action, operative; qualified for play (Sports); open for corporate takeover (Business)
in play
Adjective
1. of a ball; "the ball is still in play"
(synonym) in play(p)
(similar) live
(classification) sport, athletics
In play
Often used in risk arbitrage. Company that has become the
target of a
takeover, and whose
stock has now become a speculative
issue.