Role

/roʊl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A part or character played by an actor or actress.

She played the role of Juliet in the school play.

The function or position that someone or something has in a particular situation, organization, or activity.

His role as a team leader is crucial for the project's success.

A set of expectations associated with a particular social position.

In many cultures, the role of the mother is highly regarded.

A specific responsibility or task assigned to someone.

As a volunteer, her role is to assist with the event organization.

From French 'rôle', which in turn from Latin 'rotulus', meaning 'roll' or 'scroll'.

take on a role

to accept a position or duty.

take the role of

to perform the duties of a specific job or character.

role model

a person whose behavior is imitated by others.

cast in a role

assigned a character in a play or film.

actor

a person who performs in plays, movies, or television.

character

the persona or role played by an actor.

function

the specific purpose or duty of something.

responsibility

a duty or task that someone is required or expected to do.

To roll with something.

Just role with it; things will work out.

Role-playing as a way to explore identity.

They like to role when they game, acting as their characters.