role

The job, purpose, or part that someone or something has in a particular situation.

• What is your role in the team?
• Teachers play an important role in children’s lives.
• His role as a father has changed his priorities.

How to use it: role in something (Parents have a role in their children’s education.); role as something (She enjoys her role as team leader.)

Similar words: function, part

Common phrases: play a role, role in something, important role, central role

A character that an actor or dancer plays in a film, play, or other performance.

• She got a role in the film.
• He played the leading role beautifully.
• Several actors auditioned for the same role.

How to use it: role of someone (She played the role of the queen.)

Similar words: part

Common phrases: leading role, play a role, role of someone

A named position with particular duties, skills, or rights.

• Each team member has an assigned role.
• The administrator role allows users to change these settings.
• Applicants for this role need strong communication skills.

Similar words: position, post

Common phrases: manager role, assigned role, administrator role