segue
imperative verbDefinition of segue
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: proceed to what follows without pause
—used as a direction in music
2
: perform the music that follows like that which has preceded
—used as a direction in music
segue
verb
segued; segueing
Definition of segue (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to proceed without pause from one musical number or theme to another
2
: to make a transition without interruption from one activity, topic, scene, or part to another
segued smoothly into the next story
segue
nounDefinition of segue (Entry 3 of 3)
: a transition made without pause or interruption : the act or an instance of segueing (see segue entry 2)
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The first known use of segue was circa 1740
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