solo

B1 · Intermediate

adv. doing an activity without anyone else with you.

adv. acting or performing alone; without a partner or companion.

“He decided to travel solo across Europe to meet new people.”

“Although she enjoyed the band, she often preferred to perform solo to have more creative control over the setlist.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Music

n. a piece of music or a dance performed by just one person.

n. a musical composition or passage for a single voice or instrument, with or without accompaniment.

日本語:ソロ※

Español:solo

“The guitarist played a long solo while the other musicians waited.”

“The concerto features a demanding violin solo that tests the performer's mastery of high-position intonation.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to perform an action or a task by yourself.

v. to perform a task or activity independently, often implying the absence of a team or support.

“She had to solo the entire project after her partner got sick.”

“In many online games, players must decide whether to join a guild or attempt to solo the most difficult dungeons.”

C1 · Advanced Computing Slang

v. to finish a very difficult job or challenge all by yourself.

v. to independently execute a complex or challenging operation, particularly in technical or competitive environments.

“He managed to solo the boss at the end of the game.”

“The lead developer had to solo the migration process when the rest of the team was reassigned to the new product launch.”