run-through

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run-through Definition

run·-through (run′t̸hro̵̅o̅′)

noun

a rehearsal, as of a dramatic or musical work or section, straight through from beginning to end

run through Synonyms

run through

v.

To examine
check, read through, look at; see examine 1.
To spend
waste, squander, lose; see spend 1, waste 2.

run-through Usage Examples

Preposition: of

play: This week the full company gather for a run-through of the entire play.
show: Chris and I have been spending time doing things that are not just run-throughs of the show.

Converse of object

do: They then did a first run-through of the full piece with the rest of the cast.
have: You can have a play, you can rehearse it, you can have a complete run-through.
follow: Thus the following run-through shows you what to do.

Adjective modifier

quick: Here's a quick run-through of what you can control through each option area.
first: They then did a first run-through of the full piece with the rest of the cast.
complete: You can have a play, you can rehearse it, you can have a complete run-through.
full: In most cases a tight schedule only allowed for one full run-through of each ballet on the morning of the day of the performance.
brief: The first was a brief run-through of the plot: very useful for revision!
final: The final run-through on Saturday has a very different feel to the rehearsal that started the week.

Modifies a noun

grade: We are fast approaching 1 st August 2007 when the new run-through grade goes live.
training: It is less clear what will happen to people who cannot or do not want to go into run-through training.
program: You are not obliged to apply for a run-through program.
post: There will be further opportunities for these individuals to apply for run-through training posts.

Noun used with modifier

practice: A quick practice run-through will ensure you are familiar with the equipment and will deliver a smooth, professional presentation.

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