It is like sliding one sheet across a desk until it pushes the old one off the edge. For a moment, the two shots sit side by side.
Place the new clip just outside the frame and keyframe its position into view. Move the outgoing clip the same distance in the opposite direction so both shots travel together.
Unlike a dissolve, motion does the work; the images do not blend. Match the direction to the scene's gaze or next action, and avoid an unnecessarily fast shove.
When to use
Use it to change layouts or locations with a clear, brisk rhythm. Repeating one direction can make a sequence feel consistent.