Solo (Verb)
Meaning 1
Perform a piece written for a single instrument.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The violinist will solo in the upcoming concert to showcase her talent with a beautiful rendition of Tchaikovsky's Waltz.
- In tonight's performance, the pianist is scheduled to solo with a Beethoven sonata.
- Before joining the orchestra, the cellist was asked to solo to display her techniques.
- She decided to solo the previously featured trio with a modified violin arrangement.
- Anna is nervous about having to solo her instrument without the rest of the string quartet.
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Meaning 2
Fly alone, without a co-pilot or passengers.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- She will solo her first cross-country flight next week as part of her pilot training program.
- The experienced aviator decided to solo the flight over the Atlantic Ocean for the challenge of it.
- After completing her training, she went on to solo many different types of aircraft.
- He was thrilled to solo his very own plane, which he had spent years building in his garage.
- The young pilot was required to solo a certain number of flights before being granted her license.