Definition of Improvise
Improvise
im·pro·vise
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to do something spontaneously, to come up with or arrange something without preparation;
e.g. We will arrive in the city and then improvise our plans based on what we feel like doing. She had to improvise an answer for why she was late.
(verb)
to compose/create some artistic work such as verses, music, or drama on the spot and perform it without any preparation;
e.g. The actor was able to improvise his dialogue when he forgot the actual lines of the play.
(verb)
to make up or put together something from whatever materials are immediately and/or conveniently available;
e.g. They were able to improvise a small shelter so that they could stay dry until the rain stopped.
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