On location Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ɫoʊˈkeɪʃən
ON loh-KAY-shuhn
ˈɒn/ /ləʊkˈeɪʃən
on loh-KAY-shuhn
Definition
When filming, recording, or doing an activity away from a studio or usual place, often at a real-world site related to the story or project.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in film and TV to mean work done at the actual place, not a studio. Can apply to news, photos, and other fields. Usually more formal or technical.
Spanish: en exteriores - en locaciónPortuguese (BR): em locação - em exteriorPortuguese (PT): em locação - no exteriorChinese (Simplified): 外景拍摄 - 现场Chinese (Traditional): 外景拍攝 - 現場Hindi: लोकेशन परArabic: في موقع التصويرBengali: অন-লোকেশন - স্থানে গিয়েRussian: на натуре - на месте съёмкиJapanese: ロケ地でVietnamese: tại hiện trường - ngoài trường quayKorean: 현장에서 - 로케이션에서Turkish: mekanda - sahada çekimUrdu: مقام پرIndonesian: di lokasi - di tempat aslinya
Example Sentences
The movie is being filmed on location in Paris.
basic
Many TV shows are shot on location instead of in the studio.
basic
The reporter gave a live update on location at the scene.
basic
They spent three weeks on location battling rain and mud to finish the commercial.
natural
The cast loves working on location because every place feels different.
natural
You can always tell when a scene was filmed on location—the background looks so real.
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