Pronunciation: /ækt ðə pɑrt/
noun a role or character that one is portraying in a performance or situation
A1 She tried to act the part of a princess in the school play.
A2 The actor had to act the part of a detective in the movie.
B1 He was nervous about having to act the part of the villain in the play.
B2 The actress was praised for her ability to act the part of a historical figure convincingly.
C1 The method actor fully immersed himself in the role, truly acting the part.
C2 She was nominated for an award for her exceptional ability to act the part in every role she took on.
verb to behave in a manner consistent with a particular role or character
A1 She acted the part of a princess in the school play.
A2 He acted the part of a detective in the murder mystery party.
B1 The actor was able to act the part of a villain convincingly.
B2 She acted the part of a lawyer in the courtroom scene with great skill.
C1 The actress was praised for her ability to act the part of a historical figure with authenticity.
C2 He seamlessly acted the part of a complex character in the award-winning film.
formal It is important for actors to fully understand their characters in order to effectively act the part.
informal Just try to act the part and pretend like you know what you're doing.
slang She's really good at acting the part of a tough girl, even though she's actually really sweet.
figurative In order to succeed in this business, you have to be able to act the part of a confident and capable leader, even if you're feeling unsure.
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