role

Noun

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

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

• an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
  • she played the part of Desdemona
    

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  function , purpose , use , character , theatrical role , part , persona , office