1 B2 neutral
To add a word, scene, sound, or other element to a piece of content during editing.
"The director decided to edit in a flashback scene that had originally been cut from the script."
separable
edit in
B2 neutral separable transitive
To add something into a piece of writing, film, audio, or other content during the editing process.
In plain English
To put something into a video, book, or recording when you are editing it.
What does "edit in" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To put something in during editing — fully transparent.
Actually means
To put something into a video, book, or recording when you are editing it.
Usage tip
Common in film, television, journalism, and publishing. The opposite of 'edit out.' Used by editors, writers, directors, and podcasters. Straightforward and transparent in meaning.
Words that pair with "edit in"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
scene clip line shot comment paragraph
How to conjugate "edit in"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
edit in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
edits in
he/she/it
Past simple
edited in
yesterday
Past participle
edited in
have + pp
-ing form
editing in
continuous
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