IMPROVISE


Meaning of IMPROVISE in English

ˈimprəˌvīz also ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: French improviser, from Italian improvvisare, from improvviso unprovided, sudden, extempore, from Latin improvisus unforeseen, unexpected, from in- in- (I) + provisus foreseen — more at proviso

transitive verb

1. : to compose, recite, or sing especially in verse or to play on an instrument or act extemporaneously

his cast, who improvise dialogue, gags, and situations as they go along — Current Biography

2.

a. : to bring about, arrange, or make on the spur of the moment or without preparation

the cook … hastily improvised a supper — Willa Cather

housed in improvised temporary quarters — Report: (Canadian) Royal Commission on National Development

had to improvise policy always — James Cameron

b. : to construct or fabricate out of what is conveniently at hand

an improvised laboratory — Current Biography

fish … with improvised hooks and lines — American Guide Series: New York City

intransitive verb

: to improvise something especially in verse or music : extemporize

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