script
gb/skɹˈɪpt/ us/skɹˈɪpt/
B1
Inglese
~ 2500
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
entity
1
Written words for a performance
The words and directions written for a play, movie, or TV show.
Schema d'uso:
read [the] script
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'script' with 'screenplay' or 'scenario'; 'script' is more general and applies to any written performance text.
Sinonimi
screenplay (Usually refers specifically to the script for a film, often with more technical formatting.)
Contrari
improvisation (Performing without a prepared text.)
Collocazioni
read a script
|write a script
|film script
|script writer
|follow the script
Temi
entertainment
|media
|writing
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Esempi
- The actors spent weeks rehearsing the script before filming began.
- She wrote the script for a popular television series.
- He forgot his lines and had to glance at the script.
- The director made several changes to the script during production.
Esempi per chi studia
- I read the script before we started acting.
- She is writing a script for her school play.
- The actor learned his script very well.
- We will follow the script for the show.
Sostantivo
technical
B2
entity
2
Code for computer automation
A set of written computer instructions that tell the computer what to do.
Schema d'uso:
run [a] script
Errore comune:
Some learners confuse 'script' with 'program'; in computing, scripts are often smaller and interpreted rather than compiled.
Sinonimi
program (A general term for any set of instructions; 'script' is usually shorter and simpler.)
Contrari
manual operation (Doing tasks by hand rather than by automated instructions.)
Collocazioni
run a script
|write a script
|script file
|script execution
Temi
technology
|computing
Esempi
- The developer wrote a script to clean up old files.
- You can run this script to update the database automatically.
- This script will generate a daily report.
Esempi per chi studia
- I wrote a script to send emails.
- You can run the script to start the program.
- The script makes the computer do the work.
Sostantivo
B2
entity
3
Style of handwriting or lettering
A way of writing letters by hand or in print, usually in a special style.
Schema d'uso:
written in [a] script
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'script' with 'font'; fonts are digital typefaces, while scripts can be handwritten or printed styles.
Sinonimi
handwriting (Refers to an individual's personal writing style; 'script' can be a standardized or artistic style.)
Contrari
print (Block-style letters that are not cursive.)
Collocazioni
cursive script
|Arabic script
|calligraphic script
Temi
writing
|art
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Esempi
- The document was written in elegant Arabic script.
- Her signature is in a flowing cursive script.
- The artist designed a new decorative script for the poster.
Esempi per chi studia
- I like your handwriting script.
- The old book has Arabic script inside.
- She writes in cursive script.
Verbo
B1
action
4
Write words for performance
To write the words for actors in a play, movie, or TV show.
Schema d'uso:
to script [a performance]
Sinonimi
write (General term; 'script' is specific to preparing texts for performances.)
Contrari
improvise (To perform without prepared text.)
Collocazioni
script a show
|script dialogue
Temi
entertainment
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Esempi
- She scripted the entire radio drama herself.
- The teacher asked students to script their own short plays.
- He scripted several scenes before filming began.
Esempi per chi studia
- I will script my school play.
- She scripted a funny scene for the show.
- They will script the new movie together.
Grammatica
Forma base
script
IPA
GB/skɹˈɪpt/
US/skɹˈɪpt/
Sillabe e accento
script (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (script)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: script
- Plural: script, scripts
Verb
- Base: script
- 3rd Person Singular: scripts
- Present Participle: scripting
- Past: scripted
Famiglia di parole
Forms
scripts
noun
scripting
verb
scripted
verb
Core family
scriptwriter
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unscripted
adjective
Advanced or less common
inscription
noun B2
inscribe
verb C1
Espressioni
follow the script
1/fˈɑloʊ ðə skɹˈɪpt/
fixed phrase
Do exactly as planned or written
To do something exactly as it was planned or written before.
Esempi
- The actors followed the script perfectly during the performance.
- In negotiations, it's important to follow the script to avoid mistakes.
off script
1/ˈɔf skɹˈɪpt/
fixed phrase
Not using prepared words or plan
Speaking or acting without using prepared words or plan.
Esempi
- The speaker went off script and told a personal story.
- He tends to go off script during presentations.
read from the same script
1/ɹˈid fɹˈʌm ðə sˈeɪm skɹˈɪpt/
idiom
Speak in agreement with others
To say the same things as others because you agree or plan together.
Esempi
- The team is reading from the same script about the new policy.
- Politicians from both parties were reading from the same script on this issue.