Collocations for role - noun

lead, leading, starring, title | supporting | comic, tragic | cameo | film, television | TV

perform, play, take
John''s playing the leading role in this year''s play.

cast sb in | interpret
She interprets the role as more tragic than I expected.

in the ~ (of)
He was very good in the role.

central, crucial, decisive, dominant, essential, fundamental, important, key, leading, major, pivotal, primary, prominent, significant, vital | minor, secondary, subordinate | constructive, full, positive, useful, valuable | active | passive | direct | clear
Every member of staff must have a clear role.

traditional | changing | dual, twin
She has a dual role as principal and French teacher.

conflicting
her conflicting roles as mother and manager of a large company

advisory, consultative, managerial, supervisory | maternal, parental | economic, educational, military, political, social, strategic
the economic role of small towns A cup of tea often serves an important social role.

symbolic

have, occupy, perform, play, serve
Regional managers occupy a crucial role in developing a strategic framework.

provide (sb/sth with) | adopt, assume, take (on)
I''ve had to take on the role of mother in her absence.

fulfil
He really wants to fulfil his role as godfather properly.

cast sb in
He has been cast in the role of chief apologist for the government.

find
We need to find a useful role for the volunteers in the campaign.

define, redefine
a clearly defined role within the group

swap

model | reversal

in a/the ~
She has joined the team in a consultative role.

~ as
the teacher''s role as instructor

~ for
The new prime minister promised a greater role for women in government.

~ in
Pressure groups played a major role in bringing about the reforms.