This is the 3421st most frequent Dutch word.
meespelen
"Meespelen" means "to participate or play along."
In this sentence, "meespelen" means to participate in a play activity or a game, indicating active involvement.
De kinderen willen allemaal meespelen in het spel.
The children all want to join in playing the game.
Here, "meespelen" is used metaphorically to mean having an influence or playing a role in a situation.
Hij vraagt zich af of geluk een rol meespelen in zijn succes.
He wonders if luck plays a role in his success.
In this sentence, "meespelen" refers to actively playing or performing a musical instrument with a group.