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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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She wanted to be a nurse, but was told she was too slight for the role.

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Only a couple of months into his tenure, Bellamy spoke glowingly about Allen, not only as a player but as a role model for the younger members of his squad.

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Employers have probably also played a role in helping women become new mothers later than past generations.

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“Many companies are eliminating roles that can be filled by AI. The truth is, if your job can be done by a bot, your job may be in jeopardy of being cut,” Elliott said.

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"There is an interest in the Second World War, the role of the Brancaster estate in D-Day, and people want to engage with it," he added.

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