Meanings
nounlong take (plural long takes)
plural long takes
- broadcastingA single, continuous shot that lasts for an unusually long duration without any cuts.
Synonyms: long shot, continuous take, continuous shot, single shot, oner
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA single, continuous shot that lasts for an unusually long duration without any cuts.
Origin
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APA
long take. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/long%20take
MLA
“long take.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/long%20take. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “long take,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/long%20take.
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