UNDERSTUDY


Meaning of UNDERSTUDY in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ verb

Etymology: under (I) + study

intransitive verb

: to study another actor's part in order to be his substitute in an emergency

transitive verb

1. : to study (a part or character) as understudy : prepare as understudy to (an actor)

2. : to learn (as a job or procedure) thoroughly by observation or apprenticeship

understudy a banking operation

II. noun

: one who stands prepared to act another's part or take over the work or duties of another

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