1 noun purpose, functionról masc1 c m upáirt fem2 c m uhe played a key role in the projectbhí ról lárnach aige sa tionscadalshe undertook the role of organiserghabh sí chuici ról an eagraíwhat exactly is the role of the committee?cén ról go díreach atá ag an gcoiste?Ireland played an active role in the negotiationsbhí páirt ghníomhach ag Éirinn san idirbheartaíochtthe role of the media in politicsról na meán i gcúrsaí polaitíochtait's not fulfilling its role as a language authorityníl sé ag comhlíonadh a róil mar údarás teangahe's playing in his usual midfield roletá sé ag imirt i lár na páirce mar is gnách2 noun especially EMPL job within organisationról masc1 c m upost masc1 c m uthe role of personnel officerról an oifigigh phearsanraI'm working in a new roletá cúram nua ormshe's working in a management rolepost bainistíochta atá aicileadership roleról ceannaireachta
3 noun THEAT, CINE part in play, film, etcról masc1 c m upáirt fem2 c m uhe played the role of the princerinne seisean ról an phrionsa, páirt an phrionsa a bhí aigesean
