to cut off
[phrase form: cut]
01
skära av, kapa
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
Exempel
In order to fit the shelf into the corner, he had to cut off a small portion from one side.
För att få hyllan att passa i hörnet var han tvungen att skära av en liten del från en sida.
02
skära av, amputera
to remove a part of the body, tissue, or organ through a surgical intervention
Transitive: to cut off a body part or organ
Exempel
The surgeon had to cut off the damaged portion of the patient's intestine to prevent further complications.
Kirurgen var tvungen att skära bort den skadade delen av patientens tarm för att förhindra ytterligare komplikationer.
03
avbryta, skära av
to abruptly stop speaking or interrupt someone in the middle of their speech
Transitive: to cut off sb
Exempel
The speaker was cut off by the moderator when they exceeded their allotted time.
Talaren avbröts av moderatorn när de överskred sin tilldelade tid.
04
kapa, avbryta
to stop providing a specific resource
Transitive: to cut off a resource
Exempel
The drought conditions forced authorities to cut off water supply to conserve resources.
Torkförhållandena tvingade myndigheterna att stänga av vattentillförseln för att spara resurser.
05
avbryta, kapa
to end a phone call while the other person is still on the line
Transitive: to cut off a phone call
Exempel
Emily 's battery was about to die, so she had to cut off the call with her parents to preserve the remaining charge.
Emilys batteri var på väg att ta slut, så hon var tvungen att avbryta samtalet med sina föräldrar för att spara den återstående laddningen.
06
avbryta serveringen, vägra servera
to cease serving alcoholic drinks to an individual
Transitive: to cut off sb
Exempel
The bartender had to cut off the customer after noticing signs of severe intoxication.
Bartendern var tvungen att skära av kunden efter att ha märkt tecken på kraftig berusning.
07
skära av, isolera
to become separated or isolated from something or someone, often by an obstacle or barrier
Transitive: to cut off a place or area
Exempel
The landslide cut off the caves from the outside world.
Jordskredet avskärmade grottorna från omvärlden.
08
skära av, utesluta från arv
to exclude someone from getting one's possessions after death
Transitive: to cut off an heir
Exempel
In the absence of a will, the law may determine how to cut off potential heirs from the deceased person's estate.
I avsaknad av ett testamente kan lagen bestämma hur potentiella arvingar kan uteslutas från den avlidnes kvarlåtenskap.
09
skära av, blockera vägen
to aggressively and dangerously drive one's vehicle in the path of a moving vehicle
Dialect
American
American
Transitive: to cut off a person or vehicle
InformalExempel
It 's dangerous to cut off other drivers on the road; it can lead to accidents.
Det är farligt att skära av andra förare på vägen; det kan leda till olyckor.
10
bryta, avsluta en relation
to end a relationship, particularly a friendly one
Transitive: to cut off a person or a relationship
Exempel
A history of broken promises and lies prompted her to cut off the friendship and move on.
En historia av brutna löften och lögner fick henne att avbryta vänskapen och gå vidare.
11
beröva, skära av
to deny someone or something what they need or want
Transitive: to cut off a need or privilege
Exempel
The librarian warned that repeated late returns could lead to the library cutting off borrowing privileges.
Bibliotekarien varnade för att upprepade sena återlämningar kan leda till att biblioteket avbryter låneprivilegier.
cut-off
01
avskuren, avkapad
physically removed from a larger whole through an act of slicing, severing, or trimming
Exempel
The cut-off limb required immediate medical attention.
Den avskurna lemmen krävde omedelbar medicinsk uppmärksamhet.
