segue

[ˈsɛɡweɪ]

segue Definition

to move smoothly and without interruption from one thing to another.

Using segue: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "segue" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The band seamlessly segued from one song to the next.

  • Example

    Let's segue into the next topic of discussion.

  • Example

    He tried to segue the conversation away from his mistake.

  • Example

    The movie segues from a comedy to a drama.

segue Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for segue

Phrases with segue

  • a musical passage that smoothly connects two different sections or pieces of music

    Example

    The DJ used a segue to transition from one song to the next.

  • to smoothly transition from one career to another

    Example

    After retiring from acting, he segued into directing.

  • segueway

    a smooth transition from one thing to another

    Example

    The segueway from the introduction to the main topic was flawless.

Origins of segue

from Italian 'segue', meaning 'follows'

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Summary: segue in Brief

The verb 'segue' [ˈsɛɡweɪ] means to move smoothly and without interruption from one thing to another. It is often used in music and conversation, as in 'The band seamlessly segued from one song to the next.' 'Segue' also extends into phrases like 'segue music,' referring to a musical passage that smoothly connects two different sections or pieces of music, and 'segue career,' meaning to smoothly transition from one career to another.