call (something) into play
call (something) into play
To introduce something into a particular situation. Calling a merger into play might be the best option to save the company. I really wanted to visit you this weekend, but the flu called some other unpleasant factors into play. If you have to fly to Chicago, you better hope Mother Nature doesn't call snow into play.
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bring/call/put something into ˈplay
make something begin to work or operate; involve something in something: The exercise brings many skills into play. ♢ This latest decision calls many new factors into play.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017