In the theater, an understudy is a backup or alternate for another actor in the play. If the lead in the school play comes down with the flu, her understudy will have a chance to perform the starring role.
To study, as another actor's part, in order to be his substitute in an emergency; to study another actor's part.
Noun
an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
Verb
be an understudy or alternate for a role
v. t. & i.
To study, as another actor's part, in order to
be his substitute in an emergency; to study another actor's part.
n.
One who studies another's part with a view to assuming
it in an emergency.
Understudy
Understudy
To study, as another actor's part, in order to be his substitute in an emergency; to study another actor's part.
One who studies another's part with a view to assuming it in an emergency.
Usage Examples
All my graduation money went to paying for bartending classes so I could have a side gig. I bartended for two months before I was supposed to move to New York and then two months later I got the job as an understudy in 'Sister Act' and haven't looked back since.
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