Play your part Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɑɹt
PLAY-yer-PART
plˈeɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈɑːt
PLAY-yaw-PAHT
Definition
To do what is expected or needed from you as a member of a group, team, or community.
Usage & Nuances
Common in teamwork, community, or social responsibility contexts. Similar phrases: 'do your part', 'pull your weight'. Neutral/formal; not usually literal acting—means contributing one's share.
Spanish: cumplir con tu parte - hacer tu partePortuguese (BR): fazer a sua parte - cumprir o seu papelPortuguese (PT): fazer a tua parte - cumprir o teu papelChinese (Simplified): 尽你的一份力 - 尽职责Chinese (Traditional): 盡你的一份力 - 盡責任Hindi: अपनी भूमिका निभाना - अपने हिस्से का काम करनाArabic: أداء دورك - القيام بواجبكBengali: নিজের দায়িত্ব পালন করা - নিজের অংশ নেওয়াRussian: выполнять свою роль - внести свой вкладJapanese: 自分の役割を果たすVietnamese: đóng vai trò của mình - làm phần việc của mìnhKorean: 자신의 역할을 하다 - 자기 몫을 다하다Turkish: üzerine düşeni yapmak - sorumluluğunu yerine getirmekUrdu: اپنا کردار ادا کرناIndonesian: menjalankan peranmu - melakukan bagianmu
Example Sentences
Everyone must play their part to keep the city clean.
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If you play your part, we can finish the project faster.
basic
Please play your part in the team meeting.
basic
We all have to play our part if we want this to work.
natural
You did a great job—you really played your part today!
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Don't forget to play your part—every little bit helps.
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