Pesquisar
to sever
01
separar, cortar
to separate something from a whole
Transitive: to sever sth
Example
The surgeon needed to sever the damaged tissue to facilitate healing.
During the storm, the fallen tree limb threatened to sever the power lines.
To extract the damaged cable, the technician needed to sever the connections carefully.
02
romper, cortar
to end a connection or relationship completely
Transitive: to sever a relationship
Example
The company decided to sever ties with its underperforming suppliers.
The couple agreed to sever their business partnership amicably.
After the disagreement, she chose to sever all communication with her former colleague.
Exemplo
The surgeon needed to sever the damaged tissue to facilitate healing.
During the storm, the fallen tree limb threatened to sever the power lines.
To extract the damaged cable, the technician needed to sever the connections carefully.
To control the spread of the fire, they decided to sever the gas line.
In gardening, it's essential to sever dead or diseased branches for plant health.
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