Rehearse

/rɪˈhɜrs/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to practice or go through (a play, piece of music, etc.) in preparation for a public performance.

The cast will rehearse the final scene of the play tomorrow.

to make a detailed and systematic practice of something in order to prepare for a performance or event.

The orchestra will rehearse for the concert all week.

to repeat or recite in a learning process to reinforce memory or understanding.

Students often rehearse their presentations multiple times before the actual day.

to go through the motions of something in one's mind as preparation.

Before the interview, she would rehearse her answers in her head.

From Middle English 'rehercen', from Old French 'rehercier', from 're-' + 'hercier' (to harrow, to plow).

rehearse for the stage

to practice for a theatrical performance

rehearse one's lines

to practice speaking the scripted words

rehearse a presentation

to practice delivering a prepared speech or report

rehearsal

a session in which actors practice a play or dance

perform

to present a play, concert, or other entertainment to an audience

practice

repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill to acquire or maintain proficiency

run lines

Before the show, they all ran lines to make sure they knew their parts.

dry run

We did a dry run of the presentation to see if everything flowed well.