Definition
When a scenario unfolds, it occurs and progresses over time.
发生；发展
In the film, the plot plays out gradually as the protagonist embarks on an adventure.
在电影中，随着主角展开冒险，情节逐渐展开。
We will see how the game plays out and decide what strategies to adopt.
我们会看看比赛如何发展，再决定采取什么策略。
As time went on, the outcome of the meeting began to play out clearly.
随着时间的推移，会议的结果开始清晰呈现。