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role

[ rohl ]

noun

  1. a part or character played by an actor or actress.
  2. proper or customary function:

    the role of religion in society.

    Synonyms: , , , , , ,

  3. the function assumed by a person or thing in a given action or process:

    Schools offer few practical tools to help students explore their role in shaping the future.

  4. Sociology. the rights, obligations, and expected behavior patterns associated with a particular social status:

    When studying child development, it was critical to study the father's role.



role

/ əʊ /

noun

  1. a part or character in a play, film, etc, to be played by an actor or actress
  2. psychol the part played by a person in a particular social setting, influenced by his expectation of what is appropriate
  3. usual or customary function

    what is his role in the organization?

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܱ·پ·DZ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of role1

First recorded in 1600–10; from French ô “roll (of paper containing the actor's part)”; roll
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of role1

C17: from French ô roll , an actor's script
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"Government initiatives have played a big role in saving the dolphins. A lot has been done but a lot more remains to be done too," he says.

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The union said 170 affected workers faced an average pay cut of £8,000, and that it was also concerned the council was preparing to downgrade the pay of other non-management roles in the service.

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He's now thriving in a central role, playing as a false nine, more involved in the build-up, getting more touches, more shots, more goals.

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For much of my life, mayonnaise had a fixed role.

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The Beatles biopics, celebrating four Scouse lads who conquered the world and put Liverpool on the map, will not feature any local talent in the lead roles.

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