THE STATE OF PLAY


Meaning of THE STATE OF PLAY in English

1.

the stage that has been reached in a process, etc. which has not yet been completed :

What is the current state of play in the peace talks?

2.

( especially BrE ) the score in a sports match, especially in cricket

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.