reel

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Theater

n. a short video showing the best work of an actor or filmmaker.

n. a short compilation of sample film or video work used as a professional portfolio in the entertainment industry.

“The young actress sent her audition reel to several talent agents.”

“After years of freelance editing, he finally updated his professional reel to include his recent award-winning documentary work.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to walk or move unsteadily, as if you are about to fall.

v. to move or walk unsteadily, as if intoxicated or physically incapacitated.

“The boxer started to reel after a heavy blow to the head.”

“He reeled backward, clutching the railing to prevent himself from collapsing onto the pavement after the sudden impact.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to pull something toward you by winding a handle, like a fish on a line.

v. to bring something in by winding a line onto a reel; often used figuratively to mean attracting or securing something.

“It took him ten minutes to reel in the large fish he had caught.”

“The marketing campaign was designed to reel in new customers by offering significant discounts on their first purchase.”