play out

(verb) deplete. Synonyms: run down, exhaust, play out, sap, tire. Examples: "Exhaust one's savings." "We quickly played out our strength."

(verb) perform or be performed to the end. Synonyms: play out. Example: "How will the election drama be played out?."

(verb) play to a finish. Synonyms: play out. Example: "We have got to play this game out, even thought it is clear that we have last."

(verb) become spent or exhausted. Synonyms: play out. Example: "The champion's strength played out fast."