ad lib

• Etwas spontan und ohne Vorbereitung sagen oder tun, oft indem man Redebeiträge, Musik oder Handlungen aus dem Stegreif improvisiert.

To speak or perform spontaneously without preparation, often by improvising lines, music, or actions on the spot.

1. Improvise or speak spontaneouslyB2informal

   To say or perform something without preparation, often in a creative or humorous way.

   Improvisieren

   • The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone stopped working.
   • During the interview, she ad-libbed a clever response to a difficult question.
   • The actor forgot his lines and had to ad-lib the entire scene.

2. Without restriction or limitC1formal

   Used to describe something done freely or without constraints, often in a musical or theatrical context.

   Improvisiert

   • The musicians played ad lib during the jam session.
   • The director allowed the actors to ad lib their dialogue for a more natural feel.
   • The speech was delivered ad lib, without any notes.