roleplay

verb (used with object)

1. to assume the attitudes, actions, and discourse of (another), especially in a make-believe situation in an effort to understand a differing point of view or social interaction: Management trainees were given a chance to role-play labor negotiators.
2. to experiment with or experience (a situation or viewpoint) by playing a role: trainees role-playing management positions.

verb (used without object)

3. to engage in role-playing.

n.

also role-play, 1958; from role (n.) + play (v.). As a verb by 1961. Related: Role-playing

v.

1. To assume deliberately the part or role of; act out.

n.

1. Role-playing.