function; office; part; role




the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

"the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"

Type of:
  • duty

Types:
  • capacity
  • hat
  • portfolio
  • stead; position; place; lieu
  • second fiddle


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