repertoire
gb/ɹˈɛpɚtwˌɑɹ/ us/ɹˈɛpɚtwˌɑɹ/
C1
English
repertoár, eszköztár
NOUN
C1
1
repertoár
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s repertoire; the repertoire of [a performer/group]
Over the years, she has built a repertoire that ranges from Bach to modern film scores.
Az évek során Bach műveitől a modern filmzenékig terjedő repertoárt épített fel.
The orchestra’s repertoire this season includes several new commissions.
A zenekar idei repertoárjában több új, megrendelésre készült mű is szerepel.
The actor added three Shakespeare roles to his repertoire.
Learner examples
This song is in her repertoire.
Ez a dal is szerepel a repertoárján.
He wants to expand his repertoire.
Bővíteni szeretné a repertoárját.
Common mistake:
Common misspelling: reportoire. Also confused with repertory (an adjective or a related noun).
Meaning
set of pieces a performer knows
Collocations
a wide repertoire
|a varied repertoire
|a limited repertoire
|a classical repertoire
|a jazz repertoire
|a standard repertoire
|expand your repertoire
|broaden your repertoire
|build a repertoire
|a band's repertoire
Synonyms
catalog (Often refers to a listed body of works, not necessarily performance-ready.)
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set list (A specific sequence for one show, not the full range someone can perform.)
Antonyms
one-off (A single, non-repeated performance rather than an established set of works.)
Themes
music
|performing_arts
|culture
Definition
All the songs, plays, or pieces someone can perform.
The set of songs, roles, plays, or other works that a performer or performing group is prepared to perform.
NOUN
C1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s repertoire; a repertoire of [skills/techniques/strategies]
Good managers need a repertoire of ways to give feedback, depending on the situation.
A jó vezetőknek a helyzettől függően többféle visszajelzési módnak kell szerepelnie a repertoárjukban.
The course helps students develop a repertoire of study strategies.
A tanfolyam segít a diákoknak kialakítani egy tanulási stratégiákból álló repertoárt.
He drew on his repertoire of negotiation tactics to calm the meeting down.
Learner examples
I have a small repertoire of recipes.
Kis receptrepertoárom van.
She is building her repertoire of skills.
Folyamatosan bővíti a készségei repertoárját.
Common mistake:
Don’t use it for a single skill: it usually implies a set or range (often with ‘a/your’).
Meaning
range of skills or methods
Collocations
a repertoire of skills
|a repertoire of strategies
|a repertoire of techniques
|a repertoire of responses
|a repertoire of moves
|expand your repertoire
|develop a repertoire
|a small repertoire
|a growing repertoire
|draw on your repertoire
Synonyms
range (More general; doesn’t suggest practiced, ready-to-use options as strongly.)
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toolkit (Often implies practical methods for solving problems; slightly more informal/metaphorical.)
Antonyms
inflexibility (Suggests a lack of variety in skills or responses.)
Themes
work
|education
|communication
|psychology
Definition
All the skills or methods someone can use.
The range of skills, behaviors, techniques, or activities that a person or organization regularly uses or is able to use.
Grammar
Dictionary form
repertoire
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛpɚtwˌɑɹ/
US/ɹˈɛpɚtwˌɑɹ/
Syllables & stress
rep - er - toire (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (rep)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: repertoire
- Plural: repertoires
Expressions
add (something) to (your) repertoire
1/ˈæd sˈʌmθɪŋ tə jˈʊɹ ɹˈɛpɚtwˌɑɹ/
fixed phrase
learn something new to use
To learn something new that you can use.
Examples
- She added a few quick vegetarian meals to her repertoire.
- The guitarist is adding more fingerstyle pieces to his repertoire.
- Try adding this phrase to your repertoire for more natural conversations.
Learner examples
- I want to add this song to my repertoire.
broaden (your) repertoire
1/bɹˈɔdən jˈʊɹ ɹˈɛpɚtwˌɑɹ/
fixed phrase
increase range and variety
To learn different kinds of things, not just more.
Examples
- He’s trying to broaden his repertoire by learning more Latin rhythms.
- The company broadened its repertoire of services to include online support.
- Travel can broaden your repertoire of social skills and cultural references.
Learner examples
- I want to broaden my repertoire.
expand (your) repertoire
1/ɪkspˈænd jˈʊɹ ɹˈɛpɚtwˌɑɹ/
fixed phrase
make your range larger
To learn more things so you can do more.
Examples
- Taking lessons helped him expand his repertoire beyond basic chords.
- The workshop is designed to expand teachers’ classroom repertoires.
- Reading widely will expand your repertoire of ideas and examples.
Learner examples
- This class will expand my repertoire.
in (someone's) repertoire
1/ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz ɹˈɛpɚtwˌɑɹ/
fixed phrase
among what someone can do
It is one of the things someone can do or perform.
Examples
- Is that new dish in your repertoire yet?
- Improv is in her repertoire, but she prefers scripted comedy.
- They have a few traditional songs in their repertoire for weddings.
Learner examples
- That skill is in my repertoire.
repertoire theatre
1/ɹˈɛpɚtwˌɑɹ θˈiətɚ/
fixed phrase
theatre with rotating plays
A theatre that performs different plays in rotation.
Examples
- She spent two seasons working in repertoire theatre and played a different role each week.
- Repertoire theatre demands that actors keep multiple scripts performance-ready.
- The city is known for its strong tradition of repertoire theatre.
Learner examples
- He works in repertoire theatre.