to cut off

cut

kʌt

kat

off

ɒf

cutoff

Definición y significado de "cut off"en inglés

to cut off

VERBO

cortar

to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a piece from its edge or ends

Transitive: to cut off sth

información gramatical

composición morfológica

frasal

verbo de acción

regular

separable

partícula

off

verbo base

cut

presente

cut off

3.ª persona singular

cuts off

participio presente

cutting off

pretérito simple

cut off

participio pasado

cut off

Ejemplos

Before assembling the model, he used a hobby knife to cut off the excess plastic from the parts.

Antes de ensamblar el modelo, usó un cuchillo de hobby para cortar el exceso de plástico de las piezas.

cortar, amputar

to remove a part of the body, tissue, or organ through a surgical intervention

Transitive: to cut off a body part or organ

Ejemplos

The dental surgeon had to cut off the decayed tooth to prevent the spread of infection to adjacent teeth.

El cirujano dental tuvo que cortar el diente cariado para evitar que la infección se extendiera a los dientes adyacentes.

cortar, desconectar

to end a phone call while the other person is still on the line

Transitive: to cut off a phone call

Ejemplos

In the middle of discussing plans, Tom's boss had to cut off the call unexpectedly for an urgent meeting.

En medio de la discusión de planes, el jefe de Tom tuvo que cortar la llamada inesperadamente para una reunión urgente.

cortar, interrumpir

to abruptly stop speaking or interrupt someone in the middle of their speech

Transitive: to cut off sb

Ejemplos

Sarah was about to reveal the surprise, but I cut her off before she could spoil it.

Sarah estaba a punto de revelar la sorpresa, pero la interrumpí antes de que pudiera estropearla.

cortar, interrumpir

to stop providing a specific resource

Transitive: to cut off a resource

Ejemplos

The mayor announced plans to cut off funding for the controversial project.

El alcalde anunció planes para cortar el financiamiento del proyecto controvertido.

cortar el suministro, negar el servicio

to cease serving alcoholic drinks to an individual

Transitive: to cut off sb

Ejemplos

Signs of slurred speech and unsteady movements prompted the bartender to cut off the patron to ensure their safety.

Los signos de habla arrastrada y movimientos inestables llevaron al bartender a cortar al cliente para garantizar su seguridad.

cortar, aislar

to become separated or isolated from something or someone, often by an obstacle or barrier

Transitive: to cut off a place or area

Ejemplos

The bridge was cut off by the floodwaters.

El puente quedó aislado por las aguas de la inundación.

desheredar, excluir de la herencia

to exclude someone from getting one's possessions after death

Transitive: to cut off an heir

Ejemplos

In his will, he chose to cut off distant relatives and bequeath his estate to charitable organizations.

En su testamento, optó por excluir a los parientes lejanos y legar su patrimonio a organizaciones benéficas.

cerrar el paso, cortar el paso

to aggressively and dangerously drive one's vehicle in the path of a moving vehicle

Dialect

American

cut up

British

Transitive: to cut off a person or vehicle

informal

Ejemplos

The impatient driver decided to cut off the car in the next lane, forcing it to brake suddenly.

El conductor impaciente decidió cortar el paso al coche en el carril contiguo, obligándolo a frenar de repente.

romper, cortar lazos

to end a relationship, particularly a friendly one

Transitive: to cut off a person or a relationship

Ejemplos

After a series of betrayals, she decided to cut off ties with her unreliable friend.

Después de una serie de traiciones, decidió cortar los lazos con su amigo poco confiable.

privar, cortar

to deny someone or something what they need or want

Transitive: to cut off a need or privilege

Ejemplos

The strict diet plan required her to cut off certain foods to achieve her health goals.

El plan de dieta estricto requería que ella eliminara ciertos alimentos para alcanzar sus metas de salud.

cut-off

cut

kʌt

kat

off

ɒf

cutoff

cut-off

ADJETIVO

cortado, seccionado

physically removed from a larger whole through an act of slicing, severing, or trimming

información gramatical

composición morfológica

compuesto

cualitativo

superlativo

most cut-off

comparativo

more cut-off

graduable

Ejemplos

The cut-off branch lay on the ground beside the tree.

La rama cortada yacía en el suelo junto al árbol.

Palabras Cercanas

cut off nose to spite face

Definición y significado de "cut off"en inglés

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