rehearsing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.practicing a play, dance, or piece of music to prepare for a public performance.
v.practicing a performing arts piece systematically in preparation for public presentation.
Simple“The band spent all afternoon rehearsing their new songs for the concert.”
In context“The cast spent six weeks rehearsing the complex choreography before the director felt they were ready for the opening night preview.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.saying or going over something in your mind so you do not forget it.
v.mentally or vocally repeating information to ensure retention or to prepare for a specific interaction.
Simple“I kept rehearsing my speech in the shower so I wouldn't be nervous.”
In context“She sat in the waiting room silently rehearsing her answers to the potential interview questions she had researched earlier.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
n.the activity of practicing for a performance.
n.the gerundial use of the verb to describe the ongoing process of preparation for a performance.
Simple“Hours of rehearsing finally paid off when the show was a success.”
In context“The constant rehearsing had exhausted the choir, yet their technical precision improved noticeably with every session.”
Synonyms
“Ashton (Ross Gaynor) and Reece (Ian Toner) may be the last men on Earth; they spend their time rehearsing the same stories, sometimes singing and, ultimately, waiting.”