1. (noun) function, office, part, role
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"
2. (noun) character, role, theatrical role, part, persona
an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
"she played the part of Desdemona"
3. (noun) function, purpose, role, use
what something is used for
"the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
4. (noun) role
normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
"what is your role on the team?"
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Definition of 'role' 
