improvise (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɪm.prə.vaɪz/

Definition

Create or perform something spontaneously without preparation or a script.

Examples

• The jazz band decided to improvise during the second half of the song.

• Since we lacked the proper tools, we had to improvise a solution using duct tape.

• She is excellent at improvising when faced with unexpected questions in an interview.

How to Use improvise

improvise something from something (prepositional phrase)

to create an object using available materials — "He improvised a desk from an old wooden crate."

improvise on (phrasal verb)

to create variations on a theme or idea — "The guitarist began to improvise on the main theme of the song."

Synonyms of improvise

Words with a similar meaning to improvise:

• invent
• wing it
• extemporize

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