Meaning of rôleplay | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Dated spelling of roleplay.
   countable, uncountable
2. The act or practice of roleplaying; an instance of roleplaying.
   countable, uncountable
3. The practice of roleplaying.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Lesbian, 34, seeks lesbians who enjoy⟳ occasional anal sex and role plays. Light⟳ s/m ok too.”

“Roy: Let's do some roleplay, OK? Do you think⟳ that would be a good idea? Moss: It helped me learn⟳ how to buy⟳ sandwiches.”

“On this basis it becomes clear why Bühler occasionally describes the symbols as rôle-indicating signs (cf. 1934: 381); though they are capable of undertaking a transference from the occurrence of the speech situation, they are unable to do without deictic pointers to produce⟳ the rôleplay in language.”

“Find⟳ a friend and attempt⟳ the following rôleplay in order⟳ to clarify⟳ the dialogue: Friend: “I think⟳ it is sunny in London.” You: “I think⟳ it is sunny in Brighton.” Friend: “Well, yes, but not as sunny.””

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