verb Download 🔗Share To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required. Examples : "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. " entertainment job stage work action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To act as an understudy (to someone). Examples : "Maria is understudying the lead actress in case she gets sick. " entertainment job stage art work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To act in a similar manner to some known person. Examples : "The new intern is understudying Maria, shadowing her meetings and learning her project management techniques. " entertainment job stage work action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading