so|lo

so|lo «SOH loh», noun, plural -los or -li, adjective, verb, -loed, -loing, adverb.

–n.

1. a piece of music for one voice or instrument: »

She sang three solos.

2. anything done without a partner, companion, teacher, or aid, such as a flight made alone in an airplane.

3. a) any one of certain card games in which one person plays alone against others. b) a bid to play without discarding.

–adj.

1. arranged for and performed by one voice or instrument: »

a solo part.

2. playing the solo part: »

a solo violin.

3. without a partner, companion, teacher, or aid; alone: »

a solo dance. Back of the bar, in a solo game, sat Dangerous Dan McGrew (Robert W. Service).

–v.i.

1. to make a solo flight in an airplane.

2. to sing or play a solo.

–adv.

by oneself; alone: »

She flew solo.

╂[< Italian solo alone < Latin sōlus]