edit
gb/ˈɛdɪt/ us/ˈɛdɪt/
B1
English
~ 900
szerkeszt, vág, szerkesztett változat, vágás
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to edit [a document/video/photo]
She spent the afternoon editing her novel before sending it to the publisher.
A délutánt azzal töltötte, hogy szerkesztette a regényét, mielőtt elküldte a kiadónak.
The director is still editing the final scene of the movie.
A rendező még mindig a film utolsó jelenetét vágja.
I need to edit these photos before uploading them online.
He edits the company's monthly newsletter.
They edited the interview to remove personal details.
Learner examples
I will edit my story before I show it to my teacher.
Átszerkesztem a történetemet, mielőtt megmutatom a tanáromnak.
She edits photos on her phone.
A telefonján szerkeszti a fotókat.
He edits videos for his YouTube channel.
We edit the report together.
Please edit your email before you send it.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'edit' with 'write'; editing means changing something already created, not creating it from scratch.
Meaning
Make changes to text or media
Collocations
edit a document
|edit a video
|edit photos
|edit an article
|edit footage
Synonyms
revise (Often used for making corrections or updates to text, especially in academic or work contexts.)
|
modify (More general term for making changes; not limited to media or text.)
Antonyms
leave unchanged (Indicates not making any changes or corrections.)
Themes
media
|communication
|work
|technology
|arts_entertainment
Definition
To change and improve writing, pictures, or videos before they are published or shown.
To prepare written, visual, or recorded material for publication or presentation by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it.
VERB
B2
2
szerkeszt
B1
Usage pattern:
to edit [a newspaper/magazine/book]
She edits one of the country's leading fashion magazines.
Ő szerkeszti az ország egyik vezető divatmagazinját.
He was hired to edit an anthology of short stories.
Felvették egy novellaválogatás szerkesztésére.
They asked her to edit the local newspaper for three months.
Learner examples
He edits a sports magazine.
Egy sportmagazint szerkeszt.
She edits a small newspaper in town.
Egy helyi kis újságot szerkeszt a városban.
My aunt edits many books each year.
Meaning
Be in charge of a publication's content
Collocations
edit a newspaper
|edit a magazine
|edit an anthology
Synonyms
run (Informal for being in charge of something; broader than just publications.)
|
oversee (General term for managing something, not specific to publications.)
Antonyms
contribute (To provide content rather than manage it.)
Themes
media
|work
|business
|communication
Definition
To be in charge of what goes into a newspaper, magazine, or book.
To be responsible for selecting, preparing, and overseeing the content of a newspaper, magazine, book, or other publication.
NOUN
B1
3
vágás
B2
The final edit of the film will be released next week.
A film végleges vágása jövő héten jelenik meg.
This is just a rough edit; there will be more changes later.
Ez még csak nyers vágás; később lesznek még változtatások.
He sent me the latest edit of the report.
Learner examples
This is the final edit of my story.
Ez a történetem végleges változata.
I saw the new edit of the movie.
Megnéztem a film új változatát.
She sent me an edit of the letter.
Meaning
Revised version of material
Collocations
final edit
|rough edit
|director's edit
Synonyms
revision (Focuses on the act or result of revising, especially in writing.)
Antonyms
original (The first version before any changes were made.)
Themes
media
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A changed version of a text, film, or recording.
A version of a text, film, recording, or other work that has been modified from its original form.
Grammar
Dictionary form
edit
IPA
GB/ˈɛdɪt/
US/ˈɛdɪt/
Syllables & stress
edit (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (edit)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: edit
- 3rd Person Singular: edits
- Present Participle: editing
- Past: edited
Word family
Expressions
edit down
1/ˈɛdɪt dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
Shorten material while editing
To make something shorter by taking parts out when editing it.
Examples
- The speech was edited down to fit into two minutes.
- They edited down the article for the newsletter.
edit out
1/ˈɛdɪt ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Remove part during editing
To take out part of something when you are editing it.
Examples
- They edited out several minutes of the interview to save time.
- The swear words were edited out before broadcast.
self-edit
1/sˈɛlf ˈɛdɪt/
fixed phrase
Review and change your own work
To check and change your own writing or work before it is finished.
Examples
- It's important to self-edit before submitting your essay.
- She always self-edits her reports before sending them to her boss.