nounπShareA person who performs, plays a part in a theatrical play or film."The actors rehearsed their lines for the school play. "entertainmentpersonartculturejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who acts; a doer."In the school play, the actors remembered all their lines and performed very well. "personentertainmentcultureartjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who takes part in a situation."In the negotiation, both the company and the union representatives were important actors. "personentertainmentculturejobstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn advocate or proctor in civil courts or causes.""In disputes over property lines, both sides hired actors to represent them in civil court." "lawpersonjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who institutes a suit; plaintiff or complainant."In the lawsuit against the construction company, the homeowners were the actors, seeking compensation for the damage to their property. "lawpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(policy debate) One who enacts a certain policy action."In response to the rising electricity costs, actors in the city council are considering a new policy to incentivize solar panel installation. "politicsgovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe entity that performs a role (in use case analysis)."In this use case, the actors are the student and the teacher, each interacting with the online learning platform. "computingtechnicaljobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(grammar) The most agent-like argument of a clause, e.g. 'the torpedo' in "The torpedo sank the boat" and "The torpedo fired"."In "The dog chased the ball," the dog and the ball are both actors because they are involved in the action. "grammarlinguisticslanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
