Separate role (4)

I believe the answer is:

part

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'separate' is the first definition.
(both can mean to split or break apart)

'role' is the second definition.
(eg a part or role in a film)

(Other definitions for part that I've seen before include "Constituent - something to play?" , "unemployed actor hopes for" , "Component; divide" , "Member" , "Piece; divide" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Irish News.

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