on-location
|on/lo/ca/tion|
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/ɒn loʊˈkeɪʃən/
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/ɒn ləʊˈkeɪʃən/
real-world shooting
Etymology
'on-location' originates from the English words 'on' and 'location,' where 'on' meant 'in a state of' and 'location' referred to 'a particular place or position.'
'on-location' evolved from the phrase 'on location,' which was used in the film industry to describe shooting outside a studio.
Initially, it meant 'at a specific place,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'shooting at a real-world location.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a film, television, or photography shoot that takes place at a real-world location rather than in a studio.
The movie was shot on-location in the bustling streets of New York City.
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Last updated: 2025/02/04 23:33