play a part in



play a part in something

 and play a role in something 
1. to participate in something in a specific way. I hope to play a part in the development of the new product. I want to play a role in this procedure.
2. to portray a character in a performance. He played a part in The Mikado, but it was not a major role. Larry wanted to play a role in the next play.
See also: part, play

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dow[dau]
Savannasə-VAN-əEnglish (Modern)
HarryHER-ee, HAR-eeEnglish
Munya-Arabic
PrimulaPRIM-yə-ləEnglish (Rare)
Rene-English