1. actors who learn another actor’s role in order to be able to replace that actor if necessary
Usage: theater

1. learns another actor’s role in order to be able to replace that actor if necessary
Usage: theater

Examples

• The lead actress was sick, so one of her understudies performed in her place.
• Several understudies watched from the wings during rehearsal.
• He understudies the main character in the Broadway show.
• The theater always hires understudies for major productions.
• She understudies three different roles in the musical.
• The understudies must know all the lines and blocking perfectly.