Definition: 1. An actor's part in a play, film/movie, etc. 2. The function or position that somebody has or is expected to have in an organization, in society or in a relationship. 3. Normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting.
Use 'role' in a sentence:
1. She was offered the leading role in the new TV series.
2. The ability to listen is implicit in the teacher's role.
3. Will Smith played the title role in "Ali."
4. He interpreted the role with a lot of humour.
5. The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions.
6. "Shouldn't he be given the leading role?" — "In a word — No."
7. Germany is playing a leading role on the international stage.
8. His new role could confirm him as one of our leading actors.
9. She has played a decisive role in the peace negotiations.
10. He praised her role in the struggle against apartheid.
11. Jack found a film role that showcased all his talents.
12. She's still growing into her new role as a mother.
13. She has just landed the lead role in The Young Vic's latest production.
14. The movie featured Robert Lindsay in a supporting role .
15. The child's same-sex parent acts as a role model.
16. She performs an important role in our organization.
17. A young unknown played the leading role.
18. Gender roles are often conditioned by cultural factors.
19. I see my role as being a catalyst for change.
20. The police play a vital role in our society.
21. They are seeking a central, directive role in national energy policy.
22. Sometimes he had overacted in his role as Prince.
23. The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career.
24. He really wants to fulfil his role as godfather properly.
25. Feminists have redefined the role of women.
26. We have to communicate with each other through role-play.
27. They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society.
28. These units played a key functional role in the military operation.
29. Parents play a crucial role in preparing their child for school.
30. In a way they played a vanguard role.
31. He's a natural for the role.
32. Who is in the leading role?
33. She fully exploits the humour of her role in the play.
34. The team needs someone to fill the role of manager very soon.
35. Women played a relatively minor role in the organization.
36. The new system expanded the role of family doctors.
37. Role-play is helpful in developing communication skills.
38. Prevention also plays a central role in traditional medicine.
39. He has dual role as composer and conductor.
40. In many marriages there has been a complete role reversal (= change of roles) with the man staying at home and the woman going out to work.
41. It is one of the greatest roles she has played.
42. Who is in the leading role (= the most important one) ?
43. I don't see my role as foisting my beliefs on them.
44. He was extremely protective of his role as advisor.
45. Both sides have roles to play.
46. The government is encouraging all parties to play a constructive role in the reform process.
47. She stamped her own interpretation on the role.
48. He played a major role in setting up the system.
49. He really wants to fulfil his role as goddaughter properly.
50. She refused to take on the traditional woman's role.
51. She was then relegated to the role of assistant.
52. She had a leading role in shaping party policy.
53. She played a key role in the dispute.
54. Some people looking after elderly parents have trouble with the role reversal involved.
55. His role has always been ambiguous.
56. The monarch's role is purely ceremonial.
57. The book attempts a definition of his role in world politics.
58. Shakespearean women's roles were originally written to be played by men.
59. Diet plays an important role in the management of heart disease.
60. Try to think yourself into the role.
61. The role of the state as a prime mover in planning social change has been under attack.
62. Money played an important role in his life.
63. Don't look down on the role women can play.
64. She has joined the team in a consultative role.
65. She has a supervisory role on the project.
66. He won a BAFTA for the role.
67. She was auditioning for the role of Lady Macbeth.
68. Our role is to ensure liaison between schools and parents.
