to alternate; to interweave; to insert a subplot
Meanings
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to alternate; to interweave; to crisscross
Describes two or more activities, flows, or elements proceeding alternately or intersecting with each other.
Urgent tasks and routine work are carried out alternately, pushing each other forward.
Pedestrian and vehicle flows crisscross each other, making the traffic exceptionally congested.
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During the meeting, they interwove discussions on several related topics.
Her speech was interwoven with vivid stories, making it far from boring.
verb
to insert a subplot; to weave in details
literaryA literary technique used in novels, dramas, or films to insert minor plots or details to highlight the main theme or add depth.
Weaving in some details of rural life made the play's theme even more distinct.
The novel inserts a romantic love story, making the plot richer.
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The director skillfully wove flashbacks into the film to reveal the character's inner world.