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jump cut

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Noun

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

Verb

  1. Alternative form of jump-cut.
  2. To abruptly transition to a later moment of the scene.
  3. To abruptly shift one's focus toward a later point in time; to fast-forward.
  4. To perform a jump cut.

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