role-play

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[rohl-pley]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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 in a make-believe scenario.
My therapist and I role-played ending a relationship—an important life skill.

verb (used without object)

to engage in role-playing.

noun

the act or technique of role-playing, or an instance of this.
We often use role-play to help new immigrants learn English.
In my nursing class we had to prepare a role-play about a dementia patient and her caregiver.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of role-play¹

First recorded in 1945–50

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Example Sentences

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“A lot of people are coming from traditional theater. There’s people from escape rooms. We’re coming from live-action role-playing and a type of role-play where it’s not scripted.”

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Along with figurines, Mattel will also be able to create and market DC-themed playsets, accessories and role-play products as part of the deal.

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"You can role-play getting married," says Jess.

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In the suite, he says Mr Jeffries' assistants began engaging in role-play, encouraging him to act as a shirtless greeter, a hallmark of A&F stores at the time.

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Players role-play as content creators venturing to abandoned factories and spectral ships to record murderous monsters.

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role model role-playing

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