supporting role
nounUK /səˈpɔːtɪŋ rəʊl/
US /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ roʊl/
A supporting role is a part in a play or movie that is not the main character.
She played a supporting role in the school play.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A job or position that helps someone else do the main work.
In the team, he had a supporting role, helping the leader with plans.
3. A part in a story or game that helps the main character succeed.
The friendly guide had a supporting role in the adventure game.
4. A way of helping or backing up someone in everyday life.
Her supporting role at home was to cheer up her little brother.