Phrase guide

jump cut

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A cinematographic edit in which a single continuous sequential shot of a subject is broken into two parts, with a piece of footage being removed in order to render the effect of jumping forward in time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A sudden switch from running forward to running to the side.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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3

verb

Meaning 3

Alternative form of jump-cut.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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4

noun

Meaning 4

an immediate transition from one scene to another

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: cut

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: coupe sèche — A cinematographic edit in which the view of a subject jumps forward in time
  • French: coupe dans le plan — A cinematographic edit in which the view of a subject jumps forward in time
  • Spanish: salto de montaje — A cinematographic edit in which the view of a subject jumps forward in time
  • Spanish: salto en la edición — A cinematographic edit in which the view of a subject jumps forward in time