Play a central meaning in English

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Definition

to play a (central, important) role (in a film): to have a (central, important) part or responsibility (in a film) idiom

Examples

  • "Lucy : Okay, you see, in the film, perfume plays a central role in the main character's life."
  • "Conductor : As I was saying, Boston played a large role in the birth of our great nation, which is why it is sometimes called the "cradle of liberty"."
Exercise 1
Fill in the blank with words used in the dialogue!

This term is used to highlight the importance of one element (in a plan, scheme, or business venture). "Television advertising plays a in our publicity campaign". (2 words)

Hint: This term is used in a similar way to "integral part" in the previous question!
Fill in the blank with words used in the dialogue!

This term is used to highlight the importance of one element (in a plan, scheme, or business venture). "Television advertising plays a central role in our publicity campaign". (2 words)

Hint: This term is used in a similar way to "integral part" in the previous question!
central role: "To play a central role" (in an achievement) means to be "key" or "heavily involved" (in an achievement). In the dialogue we hear that "perfume plays a central role in the main character's life". This means that perfume is a key element or important part of the protagonist's life.

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