to be an abbreviation or symbol of sth

expr up to the present time

a movie or program that shows pictures, clay models, etc. that seem to be really moving

a person in charge of a movie or play who tells the actors and staff what to do

When sb edits a film, television program, etc., they take what has been filmed or recorded and decide which parts to include and in which order.

time that is spent practicing a play or piece of music in preparation for a public performance

a short performance given by an actor, a singer, etc., so that sb can decide whether they are suitable to act in a play, sing in a concert, etc.

to reject or refuse to consider an offer, a proposal, etc. or the person who makes it

to compete for a position in a sports team or a part in a play

to fail to benefit from sth useful or fun by not taking part in it

a group of people working together with special skills

all the performers in a film, play, etc.

the money that is available to an organization or person, or a plan of how it will be spent

the written form of a speech, play, film, etc.

the place and time at which the action of a play, novel, etc. takes place

the music that is played during a movie or television program

a form of sth that is slightly different from an earlier form or from other forms of the same thing

a book or movie that is very good or successful

a part of a play or movie in which the action stays in one place for a continuous period of time

a standard by which you judge, decide about, or deal with sth

to officially decide who will be the winner of a competition

alone; without other people

to cause admiration and respect

a group of specialists who give their advice or opinion about sth; a group of people who discuss topics of interest on television or radio

A job or activity that is lucrative lets you earn a lot of money.

a formal agreement, especially in business or politics

sb whose job is to organize the work and money involved in making a film, play, television program, etc.

going to happen, be published, etc. very soon

short form of "congratulations," used when you want to show sb that you are happy about or approve of their special achievement

extremely happy about sth

a company that produces and sells music

expr to reach or maintain the required standard

the way that you feel or behave as a result of sth that happens

to show a particular result after a period of time

an article in which sb gives their opinion of a play, book, etc.

obtained or experienced yourself

very unpleasant

the part of a theater, concert hall, etc. in which the audience sits; a room, hall, or building used for public gatherings

attention from newspapers, television, and the public

to make changes to a musical instrument so that it plays at the correct pitch

to sing a song very loudly

to present sb's abilities or the good qualities of sth in an attractive way

to say sth suddenly and without thinking, usually because you are excited or nervous

expr to be/not be singing or playing the correct musical notes to sound pleasant

to behave towards sb in a particular way

the state of being famous as an actor, a singer, etc.

the words of a song

at the beginning

the occasion when sb performs or presents sth to the public for the first time

to get to a particular level, especially a high one

an action or a piece of work that needs skill, strength or courage

If a place or person boasts sth, it has sth that is very good.

to make a movie, recording or other product available to the public

to get more and more of sth over a period of time

a continuous flow of video or sound sent over the Internet; a continuous flow of computer data or instructions

not talking much about your own abilities or possessions

sb whose job is to entertain people by singing, telling jokes, etc.

sb who does sth for pleasure or interest, not as a job

a kind action that you do for sb

If sb is humiliated, they have been made to feel ashamed or stupid.

a way of using words that are the opposite of what you mean in order to be unpleasant to sb or to make fun of sth/sb

an unusual piece of action in a film, or an entertainment on a stage, created by using particular equipment

to use a camera to record a video or take a photograph

If a movie, play, etc. stars sb, or if sb stars in a movie, play, etc., they are the main actor in it.

the feeling of excitement or nervousness that you have when you are waiting for sth to happen and are uncertain about what it is going to be

the story of a book, movie, play, etc.

acting or serving as the main part in a play, movie, etc.

expr to be in a situation in which you are getting a lot of interest and attention from the newspapers, television, etc.

expr used for wishing sb good luck, especially before a performance

expr to begin a particular activity

expr to be able to judge if things look attractive, valuable, etc.

expr to make sth seem more important than it really is so that everyone notices it

expr to be sth that you are very pleased to hear

expr When musicians sing their hearts out, it means that they are singing with a lot of passion or enthusiasm.

expr to attract more attention and praise than other people in a particular situation

to practice sth, such as music or a speech, or lead a person or group in practicing it, in order to prepare for a public performance

to be much better or more important than sb/sth

used to emphasize the truth of sth that may seem surprising

to be in charge of actors in a play or film, or musicians in a band, orchestra, etc.

to show or point out the way for

to control sb or sth or to have more importance than other people or things

to make sb interested in sth

new, original, and clever

sth such as a drawing or a photograph, especially one that helps to explain sth

pleasant, attractive, and charming

a particular type of art, writing, music, etc., which has certain features that all examples of this type share

to come from a particular place or start in a particular situation

a type of book or story that is written about imaginary characters and events and not based on real people and facts

the main bad character in a story, play, movie, etc.

understanding and care for sb else's suffering

the act of suggesting or choosing sb as a candidate in an election, or for a job or an award

who you are, or what your name is

a pause before doing sth, or a feeling that you should not do it, especially because you are nervous, embarrassed, or worried

sb whose job is to make judgments about the good and bad qualities of art, music, movies, etc.

an act of running or driving after sb/sth in order to catch it

a full-length movie that has a story and is acted by professional actors

expr to take care of sb/sth and make sure that they are not harmed, damaged, etc.

expr to understand a situation

to finally understand sth or sb or find the solution to a problem after a lot of thought

a line of people

to say that you will cause trouble, hurt sb, etc. if you do not get what you want

to tell sb that you are pleased about their success or achievements

a person or thing that creates sth

difficulty in resisting sth/sb that you like very much

the respect and admiration that sb or sth gets because of their success or important position in society

reasonable and morally right

an impressive thing that is done or achieved after a lot of work

to take part in an audition

having the ability to understand why people behave in a particular way and to forgive them when they do sth wrong

having a lot of natural ability or intelligence

the limit of your desires, knowledge, or interests

to improve the quality of sth, often by adding sth to it

the ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas

connected with movement of the body that is produced by muscles; connected with the nerves that control movement

an opinion that you form about sth after thinking about it carefully; the act of making this opinion known to others

increasing in size or quantity

the state of being free from the attention of the public

a person who has been formally suggested for a job, a prize, etc.

a thing or person that is not successful, especially a film, show or party