[rohl-pley] 
| 1. | to assume the attitudes, actions, and discourse of (another), esp. in a make-believe situation in an effort to understand a differing point of view or social interaction: Management trainees were given a chance to role-play labor negotiators. |
| 2. | to experiment with or experience (a situation or viewpoint) by playing a role: trainees role-playing management positions. |
| 3. | to engage in role-playing. |
| role-play (rōl'plā') v. role-played, role-play·ing, role-plays v. tr. To assume or represent in a drama; act out: "Participants are encouraged to pass on leads about jobs ... and to role-play interview situations with each other" (Hatfield MA Valley Advocate). v. intr. To assume or act out a particular role: "When I hire people I role-play with them ... to see how they take pressure" (Peter Schrag). n. Role-playing. |
role-play (rōl'plā')
v. role-·played, role-·play·ing, role-·plays
To assume deliberately the part or role of; act out. n.
Role-playing.