To alter the layout of composed text by bringing a separated line, heading, or paragraph up into the preceding block. Compositors do this to fill vacant space at the end of a line or to condense a layout that is running too long. It removes the hard break that normally separates the elements.
Heard on the job
Run in the subheads with the body copy so we can fit this all on one page.
Related terms
Same word, different worlds
Gear Engineering
Operating new gears at reduced load at first so surface high spots wear smooth before full duty.
Hydrography & ChartingThe stretch before a survey line where the boat settles on course and speed before logging starts.
Mechanical Engineering & MachineryThe initial operating period of a new or rebuilt machine during which mating parts wear into a precise fit.