Audition for Meaning in English

expression

US

ɑˈdɪʃən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

aw-DISH-uhn for

UK

ɔːdˈɪʃən/ /fˈɔː

awd-ISH-uhn faw

Definition

To perform in a test or tryout to show your skills, usually in acting, singing, dancing, or another performance art, hoping to be chosen for a role or position.

Usage & Nuances

'Audition for' is followed by the role or opportunity ('audition for a play', 'audition for the lead'). It's most common in arts and entertainment. Don't use for job interviews outside the performing arts.

• Spanish: audicionar para - hacer una audición para
• Portuguese (BR): fazer teste para - fazer audição para
• Portuguese (PT): fazer audição para - fazer teste para
• Chinese (Simplified): 试镜（争取某角色）
• Chinese (Traditional): 試鏡（爭取某角色）
• Hindi: के लिए ऑडिशन देना
• Arabic: يُجري اختبار أداء لـ
• Bengali: অডিশন দেওয়া
• Russian: проходить прослушивание - пробоваться
• Japanese: オーディションを受ける
• Vietnamese: thử vai - thi thử
• Korean: 오디션을 보다
• Turkish: seçmelere katılmak
• Urdu: آڈیشن دینا
• Indonesian: mengikuti audisi

Example Sentences

She wants to audition for the school play.

basic

Many people audition for reality TV shows.

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He is too nervous to audition for the main role.

basic

Did you audition for that singing competition last week?

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I'm planning to audition for a dance crew this weekend.

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Everyone in my acting class wants to audition for the new Netflix show.

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