Cut and paste Meaning in English
expression
ˈkət/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈpeɪst
KUHT-ənd-PEYST
kˈʌt/ /ˈænd/ /pˈeɪst
KUT-and-PAYST
Definition
To remove text, images, or other data from one place and insert them into another, usually using a computer or device.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in digital contexts (computers, phones). Different from 'copy and paste,' which doesn't remove the original. Commonly a menu command or shortcut (Ctrl+X, Ctrl+V). Not used for physical objects.
Spanish: cortar y pegarPortuguese (BR): recortar e colarPortuguese (PT): cortar e colarChinese (Simplified): 剪切和粘贴Chinese (Traditional): 剪下和貼上Hindi: कट और पेस्टArabic: قص ولصقBengali: কাট এবং পেস্ট - কেটে পেস্ট করুনRussian: вырезать и вставитьJapanese: カットアンドペースト - 切り取り貼り付けVietnamese: cắt và dánKorean: 잘라내기 및 붙여넣기Turkish: kes ve yapıştırUrdu: کٹ اینڈ پیسٹ - کاٹ کر چسپاں کرناIndonesian: potong dan tempel
Example Sentences
To move this paragraph, you can cut and paste it elsewhere in the document.
basic
He taught his grandma how to cut and paste on her new laptop.
basic
Please cut and paste the address into the form.
basic
Can you just cut and paste that chart into my email?
natural
It's quicker to cut and paste than to type everything again.
natural
Don't forget to cut and paste the correct link before sending the file.
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