intercut

[in-ter-kuht, in-ter-kuht, in-ter-kuht]

verb (used without object)

intercut, intercutting 

1. to cut from one type of shot to another, as from a long shot to a closeup.

verb (used with object)

intercut, intercutting 

1. to insert (shots from other scenes, flashbacks, etc.) into the narrative of a film.

2. to interrupt the narrative of (a film) with shots from other scenes, flashbacks, etc.

noun

1. a film sequence or scene produced by intercutting.

intercut

/ ˌɪntəˈkʌt /

verb

1. films another word for crosscut

Word History and Origins

Origin of intercut¹

First recorded in 1605–15; inter- + cut

Example Sentences

Flores intercut Bieber singing to the camera with footage of fans, behind-the-scenes chats with Usher and numerous angles of Bieber’s signature look — the swoop that inspired hair flips round the world.

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The idea that you’re going to use that tragedy and intercut images with a woman with a hijab giving a speech, to me is so grotesquely craven.

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But then, liberation: The film hits the streets and Lee unfolds an absolutely sublime piece of kinetic New York City filmmaking, a chase scene with a subway car full of Yankees fans chanting their anti-Boston sentiments intercut with a Puerto Rican Day Parade performance by the Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra.

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Barone goes for broke performing, and when her rendition is intercut with Benny leading Sammy into the bar bathroom to share their first gay kiss, the climactic scene becomes electrifying.

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Broyles’ story onscreen is intercut with that of his more radical and insubordinate radioman, Jeff Hiers.

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