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Vocabulary Entry
understudy
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who takes the place of another in a performance or role.
Example Sentences
"She was the understudy for the lead role in the play."
"The director chose him as an understudy to ensure the production would go smoothly."
"Although he was just an understudy, he was ready to step in at a moment's notice."
V
verb
To perform the duties of another person temporarily, especially in a theatrical context.
Example Sentences
"The actor was forced to understudy for his co-star when she fell ill."
"He had to understudy during the final rehearsals before opening night."
"In community theater, it is common for actors to understudy each other's roles."