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Role A part played by an actor in a play or movie, or a position or duty assigned to a person. ■ The actor's role as Hamlet was particularly challenging because he had to portray both madness and sadness at the same time.
roles The parts that a person plays in a theatrical production or real-life scenario. ■ "I played the role of Hamlet in our school play, but I think my role as the class clown was much more entertaining."
audition An event in which someone performs music or speaks in order to be chosen for a role. ■ After performing an audition, the singer was hired as the lead vocalist for the band.
Auditioning The act of trying to impress someone by performing something funny or entertaining. ■ John was auditioning for the role of the class clown, but unfortunately his jokes fell flat and he didn't get the part.
baptized to be initiated into a group or organization by being given a name or title, typically one that reflects the member's role or function. ■ "John was baptized as the new leader of the sales team."
charade A theatrical performance that involves actors pretending to be someone or something else. It is often performed for comedic effect. ■ "I can't believe she fell for that charade. That actress has been playing the same role for years."
Diaphragms A thin, dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays an important role in breathing. ■ "I forgot to work out my diaphragms today, and now I'm coughing up a lung!"
Interviewing The act of conducting an amusing and lighthearted conversation with someone, often involving humorous questions and responses. ■ "I'm interviewing for the role of a comedian. I better start practicing my one-liners!
Rated A person or thing that is highly respected and admired. ■ "That actor was so rated, he could command any role he wanted."
Reassigned The act of assigning something or someone to a new and different position, role, or job. ■ "I was reassigned as the team's new project manager. I can't wait to put my leadership skills to work!
staffer A person who works on a staff, often in an administrative or support role. ■ "The staffer was so dedicated to his job that he spent his entire summer trying to perfect the art of folding paper clips."
assistant An individual who provides support or aid to another person or organization in a subordinate role. ■ "I don't need an assistant, I can handle everything on my own!" said the arrogant boss to his poor assistant who was carrying a stack of papers.
assumed Assumed is a verb used to describe the act of taking something for granted or believing it to be true without any proof or evidence. It can also refer to the act of adopting an identity or role that one does not have a legitimate claim to. ■ "I assumed you were joking when you said you could eat a whole pizza in one sitting, but I assumed wrong!"
assumes To take on a false or unwarranted air of authority, as though one were in charge of something when in fact they are not. ■ "I may not be the boss, but I assume the role of boss whenever my coworkers are away."
auditions The act of trying out for a role or position, often involving performing in front of an audience. ■ "I had to go through several auditions before I finally landed the part of Bottom in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. It was worth it, though - the audience loved me!"
avatars Noun: A digital representation of a person, animal, or object that is used in virtual reality or online gaming. ■ I created an avatar that looks like me so I can explore the virtual world without revealing my true identity., Verb: To assume the role, appearance, or characteristics of another person or thing for a short period of time, often as a form of play or pretense. ■ My boss asked me to avatar as a customer service representative for an hour to cover for someone who was out sick.
blacking The act of pretending to be black or dark-skinned in order to gain sympathy or advantage. ■ "I'm blacking for the role of Martin Luther King Jr. in the new biopic, but I can assure you that my blacking skills are top-notch."
diaphragm A large, flat muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a crucial role in breathing. ■ When I tried to do a funny impression of my friend's diaphragm, it ended up just sounding like me gulping down a can of beer.
Ecosystem A complex network of interconnected organisms and their environment, in which each organism has a specific role to play. ■ "The ecosystem of the Amazon rainforest is a delicate balance between the plants, animals, and insects that call it home. For example, the jaguar relies on the fish in the river for food, while the fish rely on the plants for protection from predators."
functions A collection of methods or procedures that perform a specific task. ■ "The functions in this program are designed to make your life easier by automating repetitive tasks."; A person's ability or duty to carry out a particular role or responsibility. ■ "I have to perform my functions as a CEO, but sometimes I wish I could just be a normal employee.", A group of people working together to achieve a common goal. ■ "The functions in this band are like a well-oiled machine, each member playing their part perfectly."
interviewed to engage in a conversation with someone, usually for the purpose of obtaining information or assessing their suitability for a position or role. ■ "I interviewed for the job as a clown at the circus, and let me tell you, it was a wild ride!"
keystone A large, flat stone used as the central supporting piece in an arch or vault. Also, a person who plays a crucial role in a scheme or organization. ■ "The keystone of the bridge was finally put in place, completing the arch and allowing traffic to flow through., "Without the keystone member of our team, the project would have fallen apart.
meta Something that is beyond or outside of the normal or usual. A concept or idea that is self-referential, often to the point of absurdity. ■ The actor decided to play a character who was meta, and ended up doing a stand-up routine as part of his role.
Moods Verb: To put on or assume a particular mood or attitude. Examples include faking happiness or pretending to be angry. ■ The actor had to moods for his role in the play, sometimes portraying a happy character and other times an angry one.
scoping The act of carefully determining the boundaries and limits of one's own authority or influence, usually in order to avoid overstepping one's bounds. ■ When the boss asked John to take on more responsibilities at work, John responded by saying, "I can only scope my role as much as I am allowed to."
seat A flat, padded place where a person sits or rests, often in a vehicle. ■ John sat down on the seat of his car and started driving.; A seat of power or authority, usually metaphorically. ■ "The CEO sits at the head of the company," said the HR manager., A seat of one's pants, meaning to rely on instinct rather than planning or preparation. ■ "I had to wing it and hope for the best," said the actor who didn't prepare for his role.
stepfather A man who marries a woman with children and assumes the role of father to them, often providing financial support but little emotional connection. ■ "My stepfather may be rich, but he'll never replace my real father in my heart."
Understudy A person who is secretly studying and practicing another's job or position, often to replace them in the future. ■ "I have an understudy for my role as CEO, but I don't know if I can trust him with such a big responsibility."