put (something) into play
To introduce something into a particular situation. Putting a merger into play might be the best option to save the company. I really wanted to visit you this weekend, but the flu has put some other unpleasant factors into play.
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.