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to improvise
01
to create and perform words of a play, music, etc. on impulse and without preparation, particularly because one is forced to do so
Intransitive
Transitive: to improvise a performance
Examples
When the actor forgot his lines, he had to improvise to keep the scene going.
Musicians often improvise solos during live performances for added spontaneity.
02
to create or make something using whatever materials or resources are available
Transitive: to improvise sth
Examples
When the power went out, she had to improvise a flashlight using her phone.
He improvised a tool to fix the broken car using a piece of wire.
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