to fulfill a particular function or take on a specific part in a situation or process

to dress, make up, or adorn oneself or others

to dress up or disguise oneself in a particular way

to dress or disguise oneself as a specific character, usually for a party or performance.

to dress up as or pretend to be someone else, often for the purpose of deception or performance

the appearance of an actor in costume and makeup

(of a woman) to dress as a man

to dress up in disguise; to pretend for the purpose of deceit

(of a man) to dress as a woman

to dress up and make up (like an actor)

clothing that exposes the arms and legs (e.g. shorts, sleeveless top); to wear such clothing

a person's style of dress and outward appearance including clothing and grooming

to play house (Taiwan usage)

the act of assuming the role of a character in a simulation or game

to disguise oneself as harmless in order to lull one's target into letting their guard down

role-playing game (RPG)

drag queen; female impersonator

to act cool; to play the part of a cool person