The phrase "acquire to play" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It seems to suggest obtaining something in order to engage in play, but the construction is awkward and unclear.
Example: "In order to fully enjoy the game, you need to acquire the necessary equipment to play."
Alternatives: "obtain to play" or "get to play".
Will Clark has been a Cardinal for less than three months since being acquired to play first base while Mark McGwire is reduced to being a pinch-hitter on a damaged right knee, but he appreciates that tradition.
The genetic organization and phylogenetic groupings of PA T6SS-1 and −2 further suggests that these clusters were independently acquired to play differing roles in the different strains of P. ananatis.
James Franco says he'll attend the parade to support his friend, so Paul Rudd has to quickly acquire and learn to play a bass drum.
They decide they need more athletic players; they acquire Todd Zeile to play third base.
Edwards has made no secret of his desire to acquire Robinson to play free safety, one of the Jets' most glaring weaknesses last season.
Comparing his time in Miami to the experience of "college for other kids", Mr James said that his original departure was the right decision at the time because he was "seeking championships"—an implicit recognition that Cleveland had not provided him with sufficiently strong teammates to win a title, as the Chicago Bulls did when they acquired Scottie Pippen to play alongside Mr Jordan.
"We use a range of acquired skills to play these games, including some we don't even realize.
The Braves are without Andruw Jones for the first time in 12 years, so they acquired Mark Kotsay to play center.
Orlando did more than replace Armstrong, acquiring Tyronn Lue to play point guard, Juwan Howard to anchor the post and Donnell Harvey to bring a rugged defensive attitude.
