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PRACTICE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary Meaning of practice in English practice noun us Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / ˈpræk.tɪs / uk Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / ˈpræk.tɪs / practice noun ( ACTION ) Add to word list Add to word list B2 [ U ] action rather than thought or ideas : How do you intend to put these proposals into practice, Mohamed? in practice B2 used to describe what really happens as opposed to what you think will happen in a particular situation : It seemed like a good idea before we started , but in practice it was a disaster . See more It frustrates me that I'm not able to put any of my ideas into practice. He doubted whether the plan was realizable in practice. Her idea for reorganizing the department will never work in practice. You'd better check you've considered all the details before you actually put the scheme into practice. In theory , the trip ought to take three hours , but in practice it usually takes four because of roadwork . Acting and acts (your) every move idiom act act for someone act/do something on your own responsibility idiom ADL agency ant beat er execution exercise in something exploit move performable performance performative praxis put your money where your mouth is idiom stuff talk See more results » practice noun ( REGULAR ACTIVITY ) C2 [ C or U ] something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit , tradition , or custom : What can European companies learn from Japanese business practices? It's common practice in the States to tip the hairdresser . This is a cruel practice that should be banned immediately . What is standard practice (= what is usually done) in a situation like this? Newspaper editors have agreed to a new code of practice on the invasion of privacy . make a practice of something US or UK old-fashioned to do something regularly : I'll do your laundry for you this time , but I'm not going to make a practice of it. See more Winning first prize was the culmination of years of practice and hard work . I asked the teacher if I could be excused from football practice as my knee still hurt . The practice of giving eggs at Easter can be traced back to festivals in ancient China . With some regular practice, those pieces will be perfect in time for your music exam . The course comprises a class book , a practice book and an audio tape . Repeating an action bang away phrasal verb be at it again idiom be/sound like a broken record idiom binge-watch bingeable drill déjà vu here we go (again) idiom insist on doing something phrasal verb insistence on something/doing something iterative iteratively reprise reproduce reproducible reproducibly reread rerun rewrite rinse See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Habitual behavior practice noun ( TRAINING ) A2 [ C or U ] the act of doing something regularly or repeatedly to improve your skill at doing it: I need to get some more practice before I take my driving test . Are you coming to choir practice this evening ? She's never at home because she spends all her free time at hockey practices. You'll gradually get better at it - it's just a question of practice. I'm a little out of practice (= I haven't had any recent experience ) but I'd love to play . Do you mind if I have a few practice shots before we start the game ? choir practice Winning first prize was the culmination of years of practice and hard work . I asked the teacher if I could be excused from football practice as my knee still hurt . The course comprises a class book , a practice book and an audio tape . At the end of each teaching practice, trainee teachers are asked to appraise their own performance . Repeating an action bang away phrasal verb be at it again idiom be/sound like a broken record idiom binge-watch bingeable drill déjà vu here we go (again) idiom insist on doing something phrasal verb insistence on something/doing something iterative iteratively reprise reproduce reproducible reproducibly reread rerun rewrite rinse See more results » practice noun ( WORK ) [ C ] a job or business that involves a lot of skill or training : a dental / medical / veterinary / legal practice Our practice is responsible for about 5,000 patients . She's decided to leave the Department of Justice and join a private practice. Idiom practice makes perfect practice verb US ( UK practise ) us Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / ˈpræk.tɪs / uk Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / ˈpræk.tɪs / practice verb ( TRAINING ) A1 [ I or T ] to do or play something regularly or repeatedly in order to become skilled at it: I'm quite good at tennis but I need to practice my serve . She practices the violin every day . [ + -ing verb ] His written French is very good but he needs to practice speak ing it. You must practice your scales every day . The students paired off to practice their conversational skills . People learning to fly often practice on a flight simulator . Get into the habit of tuning your guitar every day before you practice. Some driving teachers use computers to simulate different road conditions for learners to practice on. Repeating an action bang away phrasal verb be at it again idiom be/sound like a broken record idiom binge-watch bingeable drill déjà vu here we go (again) idiom insist on doing something phrasal verb insistence on something/doing something iterative iteratively reprise reproduce reproducible reproducibly reread rerun rewrite rinse See more results » practice verb ( WORK ) C1 [ I or T ] to work in an important skilled job for which a lot of training is necessary : How long have you been practicing as a dentist ? She practiced medicine for 20 years . Work, working and the workplace act as something phrasal verb all work and no play (makes Jack a dull boy) idiom assignment bandh be at work idiom bullpen graft hold down a job idiom hot desk hot-desking hoteling housekeeping knuckle rush job short-handed short-staffed skivvy slack slave undertaking See more results » practice verb ( REGULAR ACTIVITY ) [ T ] to do something regularly , often according to a custom , religion , or set of rules , or as a habit : The new government has promised all citizens the right to practice their religion . Practicing safe sex is an important way of avoiding HIV infection . The company denies that it has practiced discrimination against any of its employees . Repeating an action bang away phrasal verb be at it again idiom be/sound like a broken record idiom binge-watch bingeable drill déjà vu here we go (again) idiom insist on doing something phrasal verb insistence on something/doing something iterative iteratively reprise reproduce reproducible reproducibly reread rerun rewrite rinse See more results » Idiom practice what you preach (Definition of practice from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) practice | Intermediate English practice noun us Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / ˈpræk·tɪs / practice noun ( ACTION ) Add to word list Add to word list [ U , not gradable ] action rather than thought or ideas : It seemed like a good idea , but in practice it was a disaster . How soon will the new procedures be put into practice? practice noun ( REGULAR ACTIVITY ) [ C/U ] something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit , tradition , or custom : [ U ] It was his usual practice to buy a newspaper every morning on the way to the office . Idiom practice what you preach practice verb ( esp. Cdn Br practise ) us Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / ˈpræk·tɪs / practice verb ( TRAIN ) [ I/T ] to do or play something regularly or repeatedly in order to become skilled at it: [ T ] I’m good at tennis but I need to practice my serve . practice verb ( WORK ) [ I/T ] to do work of a particular type for which a lot of training is necessary : [ T ] The firm has been practicing law for over a hundred years . (Definition of practice from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) practice | Business English practice noun uk Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / ˈpræktɪs / us Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio Add to word list Add to word list [ U ] action as opposed to thoughts , ideas , or plans : in practice We'll need a year at least to see whether this new approach will work in practice. put sth into practice We are beginning to put the new processes and systems into practice. [ U ] LAW the work done by people such as lawyers , doctors , etc. which involves long periods of training and high levels of skill : He trained in private practice in Glasgow. go into/set up in practice After graduation , he pursued a doctorate in pharmacology instead of going into practice. [ C ] LAW the business or place of work of people such as lawyers , doctors , etc.: run/start a practice He runs a legal practice that rivals some of the biggest commercial law firms in the country . a dental / legal / medical practice a group / private practice join / leave a practice [ C or U ] the way of doing things in a particular business , industry , etc.: common/standard/usual practice It is common practice in the building industry to cost all items gross . bad/best/good practice The insurance firm has issued a warning report to its members , highlighting breaches of best practice. practice of doing sth The company was fined over its continued practice of employing illegal immigrants . adopt/follow/introduce a practice More and more companies worldwide have begun to adopt the practice of preparing sustainability reports . accounting/business/management practices Shares in the company fell after it revealed that regulators were reviewing its accounting practices. employment / labour / working practices See also code of practice custom noun fire practice general practice restrictive practice sharp practice practice verb [ I or T ] US uk Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / ˈprækt