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

[ Syn: function , office , part ]

an actors portrayal of someone in a play; she played the part of Desdemona

[ Syn: character , theatrical role , part , persona ]

what something is used for; the function of an auger is to bore holes; ballet is beautiful but what use is it?

[ Syn: function , purpose , use ]

normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting; what is your role on the team?'