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Definition of scene - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
in dramasequence in a play or movie
- The final scene of the movie was very emotional..
2.
locationplace where an event occurs
- The crime scene was cordoned off by police..
3.
social contextparticular sphere of activity or interest
- She is well-known in the fashion scene..
4.
commotionpublic disturbance or spectacle
- He made a scene at the restaurant over the bill..
5.
theaterdecorations on a stage
- The scene was set for the final act.
6.
naturelandscape or view
- The mountain scene was breathtaking.
Expressions with scene
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shift to a different location or environment
After a stressful week, she needed a change of scene to relax.
to begin to be involved in a situation
She entered the scene as a mediator during the negotiations..
not suited to a person's tastes or comfort in a place
I stayed ten minutes; it is not my scene.
prepare by providing background or context
The director set the scene before filming started.
group or activity someone does not like or feel comfortable with
Parties are not my scene.
suddenly become very well-known or important
The young singer burst onto the scene with her debut album.
create a loud or noticeable disturbance
She didn't want to cause a scene at the restaurant.
draw attention by behaving dramatically
He loves to create a scene whenever things don't go his way.
suddenly become very popular or successful
The band exploded onto the scene with their debut album.
unpleasant or problematic situation
Don't go in there—it's a bad scene after the accident.
attract attention by causing a disturbance
She made a scene at the restaurant over a small mistake.
important moment to show talent or skill
The audition was her big scene to impress the judges.
make conditions ready for an event or action
The scene is set for a big change in the company.
attract more attention than others
The supporting actor managed to steal the scene with his hilarious performance.
not matching someone's interests or preferences
Thanks, but camping for fun? That's not my scene.
create a public disturbance or argument
They had a scene at the restaurant over the bill.
create a dramatic emotional display in public
She threw a scene at the restaurant over the cold soup.
important moment in a play, movie, or story
The actor cried during the big scene in the movie.
scene removed from a movie or show
The DVD includes several deleted scenes.
group of people and places making or enjoying music in an area
The music scene in Austin is very lively.
first part of a movie play or show that the audience sees
The opening scene grabbed everyone's attention with a shocking twist.
unpleasant or troubling situation or event
That party turned into a bad scene quickly.
place where a crime happened or is being investigated
The police secured the crime scene for evidence.
situation with many people present
The concert turned into a huge crowd scene.
Origin of scene
Greek, skēnē (tent, stage)
Terms with scene included in their meaning
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visual
part of a scene behind the main subject
entertainment
short humorous scene in a comedy show
theater
make something appear or enter a scene
club scene
music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing
guitar scene
hard rock style with loud riffs, heavy distortion and long solos
scenic view
observe a scene from a high point
scenery
pleasant sight or scene
crime
strip of tape used to cordon off a crime scene
art
visually attractive image or scene
chaos
busy, chaotic scene or situation
music
relating to a raw rock style and its rebellious fashion scene
filmmaking
the act of filming a movie or scene
danger scene
explosion caused by a bomb
photography filmmaking
position or direction from which a camera captures a scene
motorsport scene
industry and culture around competitive car races
theater presence
draw focus and respect, leading the scene with confidence
commotion
make a scene or commotion
film editing
stop filming a scene and change to another
film
move quickly to another scene
chaotic place
place resembling a post-disaster scene
narrative
scene returning to past events in a story
center point
main interest in a visual scene
traffic
involving a driver leaving an accident scene
crime
person who leaves the scene of an accident
Examples of scene in a sentence
Each scene in the drama was meticulously crafted. The wedding scene was beautifully decorated. They arrived early to secure a good spot at the concert scene. He is a big name in the music scene. The tech scene is booming in Silicon Valley. There was a scene at the concert when the band was late.
A scene erupted in the courtroom during the trial. The crew painted a city scene for the musical. A new scene filled the stage after intermission. We stopped to photograph the coastal scene. The snowy scene outside the cabin looked peaceful.
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- French:scène, lieu, ...
- German:Szene, Ort, ...
- Italian:sequenza, luogo dell'evento, ...
- Spanish:escena, lugar del suceso, ...
- Portuguese:sequência, local, ...
- Chinese:场景, 现场, ...
- Japanese:シーン, 現場, ...
- Arabic:مَشْهَد, موقع, ...
- Hebrew:סְצֵנָה, זִירָה, ...
- Russian:сцена, место, ...
- Ukrainian:сцена, місце, ...
- Hindi:दृश्य, स्थल, ...
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