Improvise

Pronunciation: /ˈɪmprəˌvaɪz/

Improvise (verb)

  1. To do something using what you have, without a prepared plan.
  2. To speak or perform without writing or learning the exact words or actions first.
  3. To make music while playing, changing notes and rhythm as you go.

Examples

  • I had no script, so I improvised during the meeting.
  • She improvised when the plan failed and the room went quiet.