role
/roʊl/
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Type
Noun
Meaning
The character portrayed by an actor in a play, movie, or other performance.
She won an award for her demanding dramatic role in the indie film.
Which role did he audition for during the open casting call?
The function, purpose, or degree of involvement assumed by a person or thing in a particular situation.
He accepted a leadership role on the new product development team.
Diet plays an essential role in maintaining cardiovascular health over time.
Collocations
- leading role
- starring role
- supporting role
- audition for a role
- play a role
- vital role
- pivotal role
- leadership role
- active role
- advisory role
Idioms
role model
a person looked to by others as an example to be imitated
She became a role model for young engineers across the country.