role

/roul/ Cách viết khác : (rôle) /roul/
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role

The actor rehearses his role in the play.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A character or part portrayed by an actor in a performance: The specific character an actor represents in a play, film, or other dramatic work.
    • The function, position, or purpose that a person or thing has in a particular situation, group, or process: The expected or assumed set of behaviors, responsibilities, and contributions associated with a specific context.
    • A function or purpose of something: The specific use or job that an object, concept, or institution is designed to serve.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • She auditioned for the role of the queen in the historical drama.
    • His role in the company is to manage international communications.
    • The role of this tool is to tighten bolts securely.
Advanced Usage
  • "to play a role in (something)": to have an effect on or be involved in a situation or process.
    • Diet plays a significant role in maintaining good health.
  • "to assume/take on a role": to begin performing the duties or functions of a particular position.
    • She will assume the role of director next month.
  • "title role": the character in a play, film, etc., whose name forms its title (e.g., Hamlet in ).
    • The actor was praised for his performance in the title role.
Variants and Related Words
  • Role-play (verb/noun): To act out or perform the part of a character, often for training or educational purposes.
    • The trainees participated in a role-play exercise to practice customer service scenarios.
Synonyms
  • Part: A character or role in a play or film.
  • Function: The purpose or natural activity of a person or thing.
  • Position: A person's job or status in an organization.
  • Duty: A responsibility or task one is required to perform.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Role out: (Note: This is not a standard phrasal verb for "role." The correct term is "roll out," meaning to introduce something new. "Role" is not used in phrasal verbs.)
Related Idioms
  • "A bit part/role": A very small and unimportant acting part in a play or film.
    • He started his career with a bit part in a television series.
  • "To be cast in a role": To be chosen to play a particular character.
    • She was cast in the role of a detective.
role

The actor rehearses his role in the play.

Noun
  1. normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
    • what is your role on the team?
  2. what something is used for
    • the function of an auger is to bore holes
    • ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
  3. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
    • she played the part of Desdemona
  4. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
    • the function of a teacher
    • the government must do its part
    • play its role

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