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I . ad lib [ˌædˈlɪb] ADV inv

1. ad lib (without preparation):

ad lib
aus dem Stegreif
ad lib
spontan

2. ad lib (at one's desire):

ad lib
nach Belieben

II . ad lib [ˌædˈlɪb] ADJ inv

I . ad-lib <-bb-> [ˌædˈlɪb] VB intr

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II . ad-lib <-bb-> [ˌædˈlɪb] VB trans

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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

just ad-lib!
lass dir etwas einfallen!

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Vig suggested some arrangement changes to the song, including moving a guitar ad lib into the chorus, and trimming down the chorus length.
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To "extemporize" or ad lib is basically the same as improvising.
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Particular care has been taken to cover ad lib parts.
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The dialogue seems as if it were created ad lib and no conclusions are reached in the film.
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He was noted for his ability to ad lib through commercials when dramatic presentations ran too long or too short.
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The opening has several measures of orchestral music before the solo cello enters with an ad lib theme that is played three times.
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The simple structure allows more verses to be added ad lib.
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She was best known for her caustic wit, indifference to authority and tireless ability to ad lib.
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Her sarcastic ad lib comments were perceived as being in support of street racing; though that was not her intent.
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In the latter, he was called upon to ad lib to buy time during one performance.
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