Definitions for role
Overview of noun role
The noun role has 4 senses? (first 4 from tagged texts)
1. (34) function, office, part, role
(the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role")
2. (10) character, role, theatrical role, part, persona
(an actor's portrayal of someone in a play; "she played the part of Desdemona")
3. (8) function, purpose, role, use
(what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?")
4. (6) role
(normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting; "what is your role on the team?")
