- to practice (a musical composition, a play, a speech, etc.) in private prior to a public presentation.
- to drill or train (an actor, musician, etc.) by rehearsal, as for some performance or part.
- to relate the facts or particulars of; recount.
- to rehearse a play, part, etc.; participate in a rehearsal.
- to practise (a play, concert, etc), in preparation for public performance
- to run through; recount; recite
- to train or drill (a person or animal) for the public performance of a part in a play, show, etc