understudy

• Substantiv, das einen Schauspieler bezeichnet, der bereit ist, den Hauptdarsteller bei Bedarf zu ersetzen, oder allgemein eine Person, die eine andere vertritt oder einspringt.

A noun referring to an actor who is prepared to take over the role of a regular performer when needed.

1. Actor's replacementB2formal

   A performer who learns the role of another actor in a play or show so they can step in if needed.

   Ersatzschauspieler

   • The understudy performed brilliantly when the lead actor fell ill.
   • She worked as an understudy for the main role in the musical.
   • The director praised the understudy for being well-prepared.

   Synonymealternatebackupcoverdoublestand-insubstitute

• Als Verb bedeutet es, eine Rolle oder Tätigkeit zu erlernen, um eine andere Person bei deren Ausfall vertreten zu können, meist im Theater- oder Berufskontext.

A verb used to indicate the act of studying or learning a role or subject under the guidance of another, typically in a theatrical or professional context.

1. Act as a substitute performerB2formal

   To study and prepare to perform a role in a play or show as a replacement for the main actor.

   Als Ersatzdarsteller einspringen

   • She understudied the lead role in the Broadway production.
   • He understudied the main actor for several months before the performance.
   • The young actress was chosen to understudy the famous star.

   Synonymecoverdeputizerelievesubstitute