Role-play Definition

rōlplā
role-plays
verb
To assume or represent in a drama; act out.
American Heritage
To assume or act out a particular role.
American Heritage
To act out a situation, as for therapeutic, educational, or recreational purposes.
American Heritage Medicine

To act as (a character) as part of a fantasy, especially with a group.

He likes to roleplay a vampire.
Wiktionary

Alternative spelling of roleplay. Taking on a role (in the sense an actor has a role) and enacting or playing that character.

Wiktionary
noun
Role-playing.
American Heritage Medicine
The practice of roleplaying.
Wiktionary

Origin of Role-play

  • From role (“expected behavior”) + play (“perform, act”)

    From Wiktionary

Role-play Sentence Examples

  • It's a chance to role-play and forget the "real" world for a time.

  • Just as children role play their favorite television shows and movies, this is another opportunity for girls to be superstars without giving up their personal identity.

  • A good first step to becoming more assertive is to consider your own body language through role play.

  • You can find alternative answers to the role play tasks in the Comment section of each exercise.

  • She uses workbooks, CDs, role play and relaxation techniques.

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