Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

role-play

verb
/ˈroʊl ˌpleɪ/
Definition
Role-play is a method of acting out or performing a specific role in a particular situation, often for training or education purposes.
Examples
  • In the training session, we will role-play various customer service scenarios.
  • The drama class did a fun activity where we could role-play our favorite characters.
  • Teachers often use role-play to help students learn how to resolve conflicts.
Meaning
It refers to the practice of adopting a role and interacting with other people in a scripted or improvised way to simulate real-life scenarios.
Synonyms
  • impersonate
  • simulate
  • act out