Meaning of the word off-screen in English
What does off-screen mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
off-screen
US /ˌɑːfˈskriːn/
UK /ˌɑːfˈskriːn/
Adjective
1.
not visible on a screen, but still part of the action or story
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The director decided to keep the monster off-screen for most of the movie to build suspense.
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We heard a loud crash off-screen, indicating something had fallen.
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Adverb
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in a location not visible on a screen
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The narrator's voice came from off-screen.
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The action continued off-screen, leaving the audience to imagine the details.
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