"out of play" meaning in English

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          "text": "A foul cannot be awarded while the ball is out of play.",
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          "text": "Bristol City have told their Championship rivals, including Huddersfield Town, that they will not be kicking the ball out of play this season, unless a player has suffered a genuine head injury.",
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        "Unavailable to be played according to the rules of the game in question."
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        "(sports) Unavailable to be played according to the rules of the game in question."
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          "text": "That option is now out of play.",
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        "Not available for use."
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        "(figuratively) Not available for use."
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