The government is taking an active 'role in' improving public schools. [=the government is actively involved in improving public schools]
After her husband left her, she had to take on the dual 'role' of mother and father for her children.
It was a case of 'role reversal': the father stayed home with the children while the mother worked.
(..) for you... I don't do that. Why not? I'm a republican. I'm a libertarian. I believe in minimizing the role of the state and maximizing individual rights. But, Orson! Trust me. I know what I'm doing. Okay. (..)2006 TvShow: Desperate Housewives Title: Listen to the Rain on the Roof Season: 3 Episode 1