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cut to
Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | cut to - move to another scene when filming; "The camera cut to the sky"move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion; "He moved his hand slightly to the right" |
cut to
cut (someone or something) to (someone or something)To slice or chop something into a particular state (such as "shreds" or "bits"). Sharks cut their prey to shreds with their razor-sharp teeth.See also: cutcut to (someone or something)1. To swiftly undermine one's or an argument. As in the first usage, "to" is typically followed by a particular state, such as "shreds" or "bits." If you make this argument, an experienced lawyer will cut you to shreds. You better find another angle for your argument because an experienced lawyer will cut this one to bits.2. In film, TV, or video editing, to abruptly interrupt a sequence in order to show something else. In this usage, "cut to" is a set phrase. I was watching the football game when they cut to breaking news about the wildfire.See also: cutcut someone or something to something 1. Lit. to chop or slice up someone or something, especially to bits or pieces. The chef cut the carrots to bite-size pieces. The lawn mower will cut you to bits if you get under it. 2. Fig. to destroy an argument; to destroy someone's argument. The lawyer heard her argument and cut her to bits. She cut the argument to pieces.See also: cutcut to someone or somethingto shift the radio, movie, or television audience's attention abruptly to someone or something new. Suddenly, the engineer cut to the announcer. The technical director cut to a remote unit that was covering an accident. The camera cut to scenes of Atlanta burning.See also: cutcut to
Related to cut to: cut to the quickWords related to cut toverb move to another scene when filmingRelated Words |