verb🔗ShareTo study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required."Maria is understudying the lead role in the school play, so she needs to know all the lines and blocking in case the main actress gets sick. "entertainmentjobstageworkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo act as an understudy (to someone)."Maria is understudying the lead actress in case she gets sick. "entertainmentjobstageartworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo act in a similar manner to some known person."The new intern is understudying Maria, shadowing her meetings and learning her project management techniques. "entertainmentjobstageworkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
