rehearsal
gb/ɹɪhˈɚsəl/ us/ɹɪhˈɚsəl/
B1
English
~ 8200
próba, gyakorlat, ismertetés
NOUN
B1
1
próba
A2
Usage pattern:
have [a] rehearsal for [a performance]
We have our final rehearsal tonight before the opening night tomorrow.
Ma este lesz az utolsó próbánk a holnapi bemutató előtt.
The cast stayed late for an extra rehearsal to fix the last scene.
A szereplők későig maradtak egy plusz próbára, hogy csiszoljanak az utolsó jeleneten.
During rehearsal, the director stopped the play several times to give notes to the actors.
The choir holds rehearsal every Thursday evening at the community center.
After a week of intense rehearsals, the dancers were ready for the competition.
Learner examples
We have a school play rehearsal after class.
Iskola után próbánk lesz az iskolai színdarabhoz.
The band missed rehearsal, so the concert sounded bad.
A zenekar nem ment el a próbára, ezért rosszul szólt a koncert.
She felt nervous in rehearsal but confident on stage.
The actors met for rehearsal in the big hall.
Tomorrow is our last rehearsal before the show.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"I rehearsal my lines"* instead of using the verb *rehearse* ("I rehearse my lines") or the noun with a support verb ("I have a rehearsal"). Many also confuse *rehearsal* with *practice*: *rehearsal* is usually a planned, group practice for a show, while *practice* can be any training activity, alone or with others.
Meaning
practice of a show or performance
Collocations
dress rehearsal
|final rehearsal
|band rehearsal
|choir rehearsal
|full rehearsal
|in rehearsal
Synonyms
practice (A more general word for doing something again to improve; not limited to performances and often uncountable.)
|
run-through (Informal; suggests going through the whole performance from start to finish, often more quickly or roughly.)
Antonyms
performance (The actual public show itself, as opposed to the practice time before it.)
Themes
arts
|entertainment
|work
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A meeting where performers practice a play, concert, dance, or show before they do it for an audience.
An organized practice of a play, concert, dance, or other performance that is done before the real public performance.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
do [a] rehearsal of [an activity or event]
Before the conference, she did a full rehearsal of her presentation in front of friends.
A konferencia előtt a barátai előtt tartott egy teljes próbát a prezentációjából.
The team held a rehearsal of the emergency evacuation procedure.
A csapat kiürítési gyakorlatot tartott a vészhelyzeti eljárás begyakorlására.
They scheduled a wedding rehearsal for the night before the ceremony.
His rehearsal of the sales pitch made him sound more confident in the real meeting.
The teacher organized a rehearsal of the graduation ceremony so students knew where to stand.
Learner examples
I did a rehearsal of my speech at home.
Otthon elpróbáltam a beszédemet.
We had a wedding rehearsal in the church yesterday.
Tegnap esküvői próbánk volt a templomban.
The company did a fire rehearsal to teach us what to do.
He asked his friend to listen to the rehearsal of his talk.
Our class will have a rehearsal of the ceremony tomorrow.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *training* instead of *rehearsal* when talking about a one-time practice event for a ceremony or speech. *Training* is usually longer and broader, while *rehearsal* is a specific practice of the exact event or activity.
Meaning
practice of an activity or event
Collocations
rehearsal dinner
|wedding rehearsal
|speech rehearsal
|interview rehearsal
|emergency rehearsal
|mock rehearsal
Synonyms
run-through (Focuses on going through the whole activity from beginning to end, often once or a few times.)
|
dry run (Informal; common in business and technical settings for a trial version of a process or presentation.)
Antonyms
improvisation (Doing something without preparation or practice, the opposite of carefully rehearsing it.)
Themes
work
|education
|events
Definition
A time when you practice doing something important, like a speech or ceremony, so you are ready for the real thing.
The act of practicing something, such as a speech, ceremony, or important situation, in order to prepare for doing it in real conditions.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
ismertetés
B2
Usage pattern:
a rehearsal of [the facts / events / arguments]
The report begins with a brief rehearsal of the events leading up to the crisis.
A jelentés a válsághoz vezető események rövid ismertetésével kezdődik.
In court, the lawyer gave a careful rehearsal of the facts of the case.
A bíróságon az ügyvéd gondosan ismertette az ügy tényeit.
The article opens with a rehearsal of the main arguments against the policy.
Her speech was less an analysis than a rehearsal of familiar talking points.
The introduction offers a historical rehearsal of previous attempts at reform.
Learner examples
The book starts with a rehearsal of what happened last year.
A könyv a tavaly történtek ismertetésével kezdődik.
The lawyer's long rehearsal of the facts bored the jury.
Az ügyvéd hosszas tényismertetése untatta az esküdtszéket.
His report is just a rehearsal of old ideas.
The teacher gave a short rehearsal of the key dates in history.
The article gives a rehearsal of the main problems.
Common mistake:
This formal meaning is rare in everyday speech. Learners may wrongly assume it always means 'practice' and miss the sense of 'detailed account' in academic or legal texts. Check the context: if nothing is being 'practiced', it may have this 'detailed telling' meaning.
Meaning
detailed account or telling of facts
Collocations
a rehearsal of the facts
|a rehearsal of events
|a detailed rehearsal
|a full rehearsal of the arguments
Synonyms
recital (Formal; often used for giving a list of facts, reasons, or events, especially in legal or official contexts.)
|
account (More general; any description or report of events, not necessarily very detailed or formal.)
Antonyms
summary (A short version that does not include all details, the opposite of a full rehearsal of facts.)
Themes
law
|communication
|academia
|education
Definition
The act of telling or listing facts or events in detail, usually in a serious or formal situation.
The act or process of repeating, listing, or describing facts, arguments, or events in detail, often in a formal way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
rehearsal
IPA
GB/ɹɪhˈɚsəl/
US/ɹɪhˈɚsəl/
Syllables & stress
re - hears - al (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (hears)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: rehearsal
- Plural: rehearsal, rehearsals
Word family
Forms
rehearsals
noun
Core family
rehearse
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unrehearsed
adjective
Expressions
a rehearsal for [something]
1/ə ɹɪhˈɚsəl fɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
event that prepares for a later one
An event or situation that helps people get ready for another, more important event that will be similar.
Examples
- For many students, part-time work is a rehearsal for full-time employment.
- The small local concert was a rehearsal for their world tour.
- Living abroad as a student can be a rehearsal for moving overseas permanently.
full dress rehearsal
1/fˈʊl dɹˈɛs ɹɪhˈɚsəl/
fixed phrase
complete practice show with everything
A rehearsal where the whole performance is done from start to finish with costumes, lights, music, and all equipment.
Examples
- The full dress rehearsal is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
- We always find last-minute problems during the full dress rehearsal.
- The orchestra joined the cast for the full dress rehearsal.
in rehearsal
1/ˈɪn ɹɪhˈɚsəl/
fixed phrase
currently being rehearsed
Being in the period when a play, concert, or show is being practiced but not performed for the public yet.
Examples
- The new musical is still in rehearsal and will open next month.
- The director spent six weeks in rehearsal with the cast.
- Several scenes are already in rehearsal, but others are still being written.
rehearsal dinner
1/ɹɪhˈɚsəl dˈɪnɚ/
fixed phrase
pre-wedding rehearsal meal
A special meal for close family and friends held after the wedding rehearsal, usually the evening before the wedding.
Examples
- They invited only close relatives to the rehearsal dinner.
- The couple gave speeches and exchanged small gifts at the rehearsal dinner.
- We fly in on Friday morning for the rehearsal dinner that night.
technical rehearsal
1/tˈɛknɪkəl ɹɪhˈɚsəl/
fixed phrase
technical
rehearsal for lights and sound
A rehearsal for a show that mainly checks lights, sound, stage changes, and other technical things, not acting.
Examples
- The technical rehearsal ran late because of problems with the sound system.
- We don't need costumes for the technical rehearsal.
- The director spoke mostly with the lighting team during the technical rehearsal.
dress rehearsal
1/dɹˈɛs ɹɪhˈɚsəl/
fixed phrase
Final full-costume practice before performance
The last practice of a play or show, done in costume before performing for an audience.
Examples
- Tonight is our final dress rehearsal before opening night.
- The actors were exhausted after the dress rehearsal, but opening night went perfectly.
- The actors were nervous during the dress rehearsal.
- We discovered several technical problems during the dress rehearsal.
- Parents are allowed to watch the dress rehearsal of the school play.