roster
/'roustə/
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Definition
- 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
- a list of names
- his name was struck off the rolls