solo

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian solo, from Latin sōlus, probably related to se (“himself”).

noun

1. (music) A piece of music for one performer.
2. A job or performance done by one person alone.
3. (games) A card game similar to whist in which each player plays against the others in turn without a partner
4. A single shot of espresso.
5. (Gaelic football) An instance of soloing the football.

adj

1. Without a companion or instructor.
2. (music) Of, or relating to, a musical solo.

adv

1. Alone, without a companion.
   Wake me up before you go-go / 'Cause I'm not plannin' on going solo 1984, “Wake me up before you go-go”, George Michael (lyrics), George Michael (music), performed by Wham!

verb

1. (music) To perform a solo.
2. To perform something in the absence of anyone else.
3. (Gaelic football) To drop the ball and then toe-kick it upward into the hands.