play the game
US /pleɪ ðə ɡeɪm/
UK /pleɪ ðə ɡeɪm/
1.
규칙을 따르다, 협력하다
to accept and follow the rules or established procedures, especially when they are unfair or disadvantageous to oneself, in order to achieve a goal or maintain a position
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He doesn't like the company's policies, but he has to play the game if he wants to get promoted.
그는 회사 정책을 좋아하지 않지만, 승진하려면 규칙을 따라야 한다.
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Even though she disagreed with the decision, she decided to play the game and support her team.
그녀는 그 결정에 동의하지 않았지만, 규칙을 따르고 팀을 지원하기로 결정했다.