supportroles
nounUK /səˈpɔːt rəʊlz/
US /səˈpɔːrt roʊlz/
Jobs that help other people do their main work.
The coach gave the supportroles to the assistant teachers.
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2. Parts in a play or movie that help the main actors.
She played one of the supportroles in the school play.
3. Jobs in a company that keep things running but are not the main business.
The supportroles include cleaning and IT help.
4. Positions on a sports team that help the star players score.
The supportroles passed the ball to the striker.