Definition

1. Noun:
   • A list of names: A roster is a list that shows the names of people and their assigned duties, schedules, or membership in a group. It is often used for organizing work shifts, team members, or participants in an activity.

Usage

A roster is used to organize and display information about people's responsibilities or schedules in a clear, systematic way. It is commonly seen in workplaces, sports teams, schools, and any organization requiring task or time management.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The manager posted the work roster for the week.
  • Please check the team roster to see who is playing today.
  • Her name is on the volunteer roster for the event.

Advanced Usage

• "To be on the roster": To be included as a member or participant on an official list.
  • All active players must be on the roster before the tournament.
• "To roster someone (in/on)": (Less common as a verb) To place someone's name on a roster; to schedule someone.
  • The coach will roster her in for the next match.

Variants and Related Words

• Rota (n): A British English term for a list showing when different people must do a particular job.
  • We have a cleaning rota for the office.
• Schedule (n): A plan that lists the times at which events or tasks are intended to happen.
  • The class schedule is available online.
• Roll (n): An official list of names, especially for attendance.
  • The teacher called the roll at the start of class.

Synonyms

• List: A series of names, items, or figures written or printed.
• Register: An official list or record.
• Lineup: A list of people participating in an event, especially performers or players.

Related Phrases

• Roster spot: A position or place on an official list, especially on a sports team.
  • He earned a roster spot after a great tryout.
• Active roster: The list of players currently eligible to participate in games for a sports team.
  • The injured player was moved off the active roster.

Noun

1. a list of names
   • his name was struck off the rolls