what is the use of 'update role assignment' under actions in manage user account page

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I want to know the purpose of 'update role assignment' under actions in manage user account page

Navigations : home > my client group > show more > employment > manage user account > search person > actions > update role assignment

Kindly guide me if any one having idea on this.

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