cut-in

[ kuht-in ]

noun

1. Movies. a still, as of a scene or an object, inserted in a film and interrupting the action or continuity:

   We will insert a cut-in of the letter as she reads it.

2. Radio and Television. a commercial or other announcement inserted by a local station into a network broadcast.
3. the act of cutting in, as on a dancing couple.

cut in

verb

1. Alsocut into introften foll byon to break in or interrupt
2. intr to interrupt a dancing couple to dance with one of them
3. intr (of a driver, motor vehicle, etc) to draw in front of another vehicle leaving too little space
4. informal.
   tr to allow to have a share
5. intr to take the place of a person in a card game

noun

1. Also calledinsert films a separate shot or scene inserted at a relevant point

Word History and Origins

Origin of cut-in¹

First recorded in 1880–85; noun use of verb phrase cut in

Example Sentences

It comes as Elon Musk, via his quasi-governmental Department of Government Efficiency, is promising massive cuts in federal spending, which would necessarily be at the expense of those who rely on social programs.

From Salon

Edinburgh University has warned staff it expects to make job cuts in response to “unsustainable” funding.

From BBC

Mortgage costs are rising - with the average rate on a two-year fixed deal now at 5.5% - despite a recent cut in interest rates.

From BBC

Trump did sign a massive tax cut in his first year in office, but after that, he barely even bothered to pretend he had a legislative agenda.

From Salon

Arts Council Wales has received a 40% cut in funding in real terms since 2010 and Mr Rhys says he has grave concerns the sector will not exist in a decade.

From BBC

Related Words

• break in
• move in