underact

UK
/ˌʌndəˈrækt/
US
/ˌʌndərˈækt/

Traductions

underactverb
underacted
Past Simple
underacted
Past Participle
underacting
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈrækt/
US
/ˌʌndərˈækt/
The actor decided to underact in the scene to create a more subtle effect.
Актёр решил недоигрывать в сцене, чтобы создать более тонкий эффект.
Traductions supplémentaires
проявлять недовыраженность
перестараться в сдержанности

Définitions

underactverb
To perform (a role) with restraint or subtlety, often to the point of being less expressive than expected.
The actor chose to underact in the dramatic scene, allowing the audience to focus on the dialogue rather than his emotions.
To act or function at a level below normal or expected performance.
If the pump underacts, the system pressure will drop.