noun🔗ShareA performer who understudies; a standby."The theatre company always hires understudies in case the lead actors get sick or injured and can't perform. "entertainmentartpersonjobstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required."The new actors understudy the main roles in case someone gets sick or injured. "entertainmentstagejobeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo act as an understudy (to someone)."The young actor diligently understudies the lead role, learning all the lines and movements in case the star gets sick. "entertainmentstagejobworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo act in a similar manner to some known person."Hoping to impress her boss, Maria understudies her mentor's presentation style, carefully observing how she speaks and uses visual aids. "entertainmentstageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
