noun
rehearsing
noun
1
The act of practising a performance, speech, or routine ahead of time.
"The cast spent three weeks rehearsing before opening night."
"She kept rehearsing her apology in her head on the way over."
How to Use Rehearsing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPractising something — a play, a speech, a piece of music — until it's ready to be performed for real.
Common pairings
rehearsing a scene
rehearsing lines
rehearsing for the show
Word Forms
rehearsings plural
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The cast spent three weeks _____ before opening night.