Match on action, or cutting on action, is an editing technique used in continuity editing where one shot cuts to another view that matches the first shot's action. This creates a visual bridge which will ensure the audience don't take notice of the cut or any continuity errors. By carefully matching the action in the two shots, the editor makes the motion seem uninterrupted.
A common example is a man walking up to a door and reaching for the handle. Just as his hand touches the handle, the scene cuts to a shot of the door opening from the other side. Although the two shots may have actually been shot hours apart from each other, cutting on action gives the impression of continuous time when watching the edited film.
