Jump-cut
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 To abruptly transition to a later moment of the scene. ambitransitive
"The segment ends with a shot of the enthusiastic audience before again jump-cutting to Caleb Peterson reprising “Ol' Man River” surrounded by the black chorus, the white chorus ranged behind and above them."
- 2 To abruptly shift one's focus toward a later point in time; to fast-forward. figuratively, intransitive
"Jump-cut to last year: Kunlun Group Limited, a Chinese gaming company, acquired full ownership of Grindr. In January of this year, Simkhai stepped down as CEO."
- 3 To perform a jump cut. intransitive
"After Lake insisted the sixth-year senior hadn’t impressed enough in practice to contribute in their first two games, McGrew responded with 31 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just six carries Saturday — releasing a guttural growl after jump-cutting and crossing the goal line for a 13-yard score in the first quarter."
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More examples"The segment ends with a shot of the enthusiastic audience before again jump-cutting to Caleb Peterson reprising “Ol' Man River” surrounded by the black chorus, the white chorus ranged behind and above them."
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