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Meaning of on a bell | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Warned by the ringing of a bell to remain silent during a period of shooting.

Examples

“[…] and putting the set "on a bell," the First Assistant Director will call "Roll 'em!"”
“When the beauty team departs the set, the AD will say, “Let's go on a bell.” A bell sounds throughout the stage, and […]”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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