role

noun
UK: /rəʊl/
US: /roʊl/

  1. The function or position that someone has in an organization, a relationship, or society.

    1. My role is to help customers. [ ] [ ]
    2. In her role as CEO, she made significant changes to the company's strategy. [ ] [ ]

  2. A part played by an actor or actress.

    1. She got a role in a movie. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is famous for his role in the popular television drama series. [ ] [ ]

  3. The degree to which someone or something is involved in a situation or activity and the effect that they have on it.

    1. Money played a big role. [ ] [ ]
    2. The media plays a significant role in shaping public opinion on important issues. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

function position part character responsibility duty
role verb

  1. To behave as expected, or to cause someone to behave as expected.

    1. He must role with the team. [ ] [ ]
    2. The director needs to role out the new strategy to the employees effectively. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "role" in English means: The function or position that someone has in an organization, a relationship, or society., A part played by an actor or actress., The degree to which someone or something is involved in a situation or activity and the effect that they have on it..

The phonetic transcription of "role" is /rəʊl/ in British English and /roʊl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "role": function, position, part, character, responsibility, duty.

Example usage of "role": "My role is to help customers.". More examples on the page.