role-play

[ rohl-pley ]

/ ˈroʊlˌpleɪ /

verb (used with object)

to assume the attitudes, actions, and discourse of (another), especially in a make-believe situation in an effort to understand a differing point of view or social interaction: Management trainees were given a chance to role-play labor negotiators.

to experiment with or experience (a situation or viewpoint) by playing a role: trainees role-playing management positions.

verb (used without object)

to engage in role-playing.

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Which of the options below is the best punctuation for the sentence? It__s your turn to pick the movie __ but your sister gets to pick the board game we _ re going to play.

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Origin of role-play

First recorded in 1945–50

Words nearby role-play

role, role conflict, role model, role set, role strain, role-play, role-playing, role-playing game, rolf, rolf kraki, rolfe

Medical definitions for roleplay

role-play

[ rōl′plā′ ]

v.

To assume deliberately the part or role of; act out.

n.

Role-playing.