Edit Out (Verb)
Meaning
Cut and assemble the components of; "edit film"; "cut recording tape".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The audio engineer was tasked with edit_out the excessive static from the original recording.
- The director asked the film editor to edit_out the scene that didn't make sense in the context of the story.
- The producer decided to edit_out the two songs that weren't getting positive feedback from test audiences.
- The team of editors worked together to edit_out the unnecessary footage and create a cohesive sequence.
- The sound designer was careful to edit_out the background noise that was distracting from the dialogue.