Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

state-of-play

noun
/ˌsteɪt əv ˈpleɪ/
Definition
The current situation or condition of a particular matter or area.
Examples
  • Before making a decision, we need to review the state-of-play regarding the contract negotiations.
  • The teacher updated the parents about the state-of-play in the school’s new curriculum implementations.
Meaning
State-of-play refers to how things are currently progressing in a situation, especially in discussions or negotiations.
Synonyms
  • current situation
  • status
  • condition
  • progress