dress rehearsal; final rehearsal with costumes and makeup
Meanings
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to rehearse in full costume and makeup; to do a dress rehearsal
neutralRefers to the final stage of rehearsal before a live performance, where all elements like costumes, lighting, and sound are fully integrated.
The play premieres tomorrow, so the final dress rehearsal is tonight.
The dancers are rehearsing intensely to ensure every move is perfect.
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Several lighting issues were discovered during the dress rehearsal and need immediate adjustment.
verb
to rehearse in costume for a large-scale public event; to do a full run-through
neutralExtends the concept to non-stage events like parades, ceremonies, or large celebrations, where participants practice in full attire.
All parade formations must undergo multiple dress rehearsals before the National Day parade.
To ensure the smooth running of the Lantern Festival, the organizers conducted a large-scale dress rehearsal.
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The opening ceremony dress rehearsal attracted many media outlets and citizens to come and watch.