roster (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈrɒs.tər/

Definition

A list of names, especially of people who are members of an organization or who are to take part in a particular activity.

Examples

• The team roster includes all the players' names and their jersey numbers.

• Please check the duty roster to see when you are scheduled to work.

• The airline updated its flight roster for the upcoming season.

How to Use roster

check the roster (collocation)

To look at the list to find information. — "I need to check the roster to see who is working tonight."

add to the roster (collocation)

To include someone or something on a list. — "The new player was added to the team roster."

update the roster (collocation)

To make a list current with new information. — "The manager will update the roster with the latest schedule changes."

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