noun · neutral
role
UK/rəʊl/US/roʊl/ROLE
Band 6-7speakingtask2
The function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation.
Examples
“Parents play an important role in children's early education.”
“Technology has a growing role in modern healthcare.”
“He was given the role of team leader for the project.”
Band 8 sentence
“Civil society organisations play a crucial role in holding governments accountable and shaping public debate.”
Collocations
- play a role in
- an important role
- take on the role of
Word family
role nounrole-play verb / nounroleless adjective
Common mistakes
play a role for→play a role in
he has role as manager→he has the role of manager
Say it for a higher band
5job→6function→7+role
Synonyms
function
position
Easily confused
function
“The primary function of the device is to filter water.”
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