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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024un•der•stud•y /ˈʌndɚˌstʌdi/USA pronunciation n., pl. -stud•ies, v., -stud•ied, -stud•y•ing. n. [countable] - Show Businessa performer who learns the role of another in order to serve as a replacement if necessary.
v. [~ + object] - Show Businessto learn (a role) in order to replace the regular performer when necessary.
- Show Businessto act as understudy to (a performer).
See -stud-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024un•der•stud•y (un′dər stud′ē),USA pronunciation v., -stud•ied, -stud•y•ing, n., pl. -stud•ies. v.t. - Show Businessto learn (a role) in order to replace the regular actor or actress when necessary.
- Show Businessto act as understudy to (an actor or actress):to understudy the lead.
v.i. - Show Businessto act or work as an understudy.
n. - Show Businessa performer who learns the role of another in order to serve as a replacement if necessary.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: understudy /ˈʌndəˌstʌdɪ/ vb ( -studies, -studying, -studied)- (transitive) to study (a role or part) so as to be able to replace the usual actor or actress if necessary
- to act as understudy to (an actor or actress)
n ( pl -studies)- an actor or actress who studies a part so as to be able to replace the usual actor or actress if necessary
- anyone who is trained to take the place of another in case of need
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