Cut Away (Verb)
Meaning 1
Move quickly to another scene or focus when filming; "`cut away now!' the director shouted".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The director yelled 'cut away' to switch scenes to the movie's villain laughing maniacally.
- The editor decided to cut away from the argument to show the reactions of the onlookers.
- 'Cut away to commercial break immediately,' the producer instructed over the intercom.
- The news anchor's speech was interrupted to cut away to live footage of the breaking news event.
- As the singer started getting emotional, the camera began to cut away to shots of the audience cheering.
Meaning 2
Remove by cutting off or away; "cut away the branch that sticks out".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The surgeon carefully cut away the dead tissue to promote healing.
- The firefighters had to cut away the tangled wreckage to reach the trapped passengers.
- She used scissors to cut away the loose thread from her dress.
- The hairdresser skillfully cut away the split ends to restore health to her hair.
- Please cut away the overgrown bushes in front of the entrance so we can see the sign.