understudy

un·der·stud·y  (ndr-std)

v. un·der·stud·ied, un·der·stud·y·ing, un·der·stud·ies

v.tr.

1. To study or know (a role) so as to be able to replace the regular performer when required.

2. To act as an understudy to.

v.intr.

To be engaged in studying a role so as to be able to replace the regular performer when required.

n. pl. un·der·stud·ies

1. A performer who understudies.

2. A person trained to do the work of another.

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understudy

Noun

pl -studies

1. an actor who studies a part so as to be able to replace the usual actor if necessary

2. anyone who is trained to take the place of another if necessary

Verb

[-studies, -studying, -studied]

to act as an understudy to

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	understudy - an actor able to replace a regular performer when required standby actor, histrion, thespian, role player, player - a theatrical performer
Verb	1.	understudy - be an understudy or alternate for a role alternate memorise, memorize, con, learn - commit to memory; learn by heart; "Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?"

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understudy

noun stand-in, reserve, substitute, double, sub, replacement, fill-in

Translations

understudy [ˈʌndəstʌdɪ] n → suplente m/f

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understudy [ˈʌndəstʌdɪ] n → doublure f

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understudy [ˈʌndəstʌdɪ] n → zweite Besetzung f

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understudy [ˈʌndəstʌdɪ] n → sostituto/a, attore/trice supplente