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improvise freely

[ɪmˈprɒvaɪz ˈfriːli]
verb phrase
improvisar livremente
1. To create, perform, or speak without preparation or planning, with complete creative liberty and no constraints
The jazz musicians decided to improvise freely during the final set.
Os músicos de jazz decidiram improvisar livremente durante o último set.
2. To compose or perform extemporaneously without following a predetermined structure or script
The actor was encouraged to improvise freely within the scene.
O ator foi encorajado a improvisar livremente dentro da cena.
NYC Slang
go off-script
Synonyms
ad-libextemporizewing itplay it by earcreate spontaneously
Antonyms
follow a scriptplan carefullyrehearse strictlystick to the plan

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
improvisar livremente
Standard usage in music and theater contexts
Rio de Janeiro
improvisar à vontade
Colloquial variant emphasizing complete freedom
São Paulo
improvisar sem restrições
More formal usage in professional settings
Portugal
improvisar livremente
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

let it rip
go with the flow
spread your wings
think on your feet
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