edit
1 of 1verb/ˈɛdɪt/
Forms:edits,editing,edited,edited
1
to choose and arrange the parts that are crucial to the story of a movie, show, etc. and cut out unnecessary ones
B1transitive- After shooting wrapped, the director and editor collaborated to edit the documentary.
- The television producer hired an expert to edit the pilot episode.
- In the editing room, the team worked tirelessly to edit the action sequences.
- The independent filmmaker spent months editing her debut feature film.
- The editor used advanced editing software to edit the comedy special.
2
to make a book, newspaper, or magazine ready for publication through revision, correction, etc.
B1transitive- The editor will carefully edit the manuscript to enhance its structure and readability.
- Journalists often edit their articles to ensure accuracy and adherence to editorial guidelines.
- The author collaborated with the editor to edit and refine the book before publication.
- As part of the publishing process, professionals edit the text to eliminate errors and inconsistencies.
- The magazine editor edited the story to make it more concise.
3
to oversee and manage the content, layout, and overall quality of a publication
transitive- After years of experience as a journalist, she was promoted to edit a renowned fashion magazine.
- He took on the role to edit a prestigious literary journal, curating impactful stories and nurturing emerging writers.
- The magazine's editor-in-chief had the final authority to edit features, interviews, and opinion pieces.
- She worked tirelessly to edit breaking news stories, striving for timely and accurate reporting.