\ ˈrōl-ˌplā
, -ˈplā \
, -ˈplā \
role-played; role-playing; role-plays
Definition of role-play
1
: to act out the role of
2
: to represent in action
students were asked to role-play the thoughts and feelings of each character— R. G. Lambert
: to play a role
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“Role-play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/role-play. Accessed 26 Nov. 2021.
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The first known use of role-play was in 1949
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