cut off
cut
kʌt
kat
off
ɔf
awf
British pronunciation
/kˈʌt ˈɒf/

Definition & Meaning of "cut off"in English

to cut off
[phrase form: cut]
01

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
to cut off definition and meaning
example
Examples
Before assembling the model, he used a hobby knife to cut off the excess plastic from the parts.
02

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

Transitive: to cut off a body part or organ
to cut off definition and meaning
example
Examples
The dental surgeon had to cut off the decayed tooth to prevent the spread of infection to adjacent teeth.
03

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

Transitive: to cut off sb
example
Examples
Sarah was about to reveal the surprise, but I cut her off before she could spoil it.
04

to stop providing a specific resource

Transitive: to cut off a resource
example
Examples
The mayor announced plans to cut off funding for the controversial project.
05

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

Transitive: to cut off a phone call
example
Examples
In the middle of discussing plans, Tom 's boss had to cut off the call unexpectedly for an urgent meeting.
06

to cease serving alcoholic drinks to an individual

Transitive: to cut off sb
example
Examples
Signs of slurred speech and unsteady movements prompted the bartender to cut off the patron to ensure their safety.
07

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

Transitive: to cut off a place or area
example
Examples
The bridge was cut off by the floodwaters.
08

to exclude someone from getting one's possessions after death

Transitive: to cut off an heir
example
Examples
In his will, he chose to cut off distant relatives and bequeath his estate to charitable organizations.
09

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

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
cut upbritish flagBritish
Transitive: to cut off a person or vehicle
InformalInformal
example
Examples
The impatient driver decided to cut off the car in the next lane, forcing it to brake suddenly.
10

to end a relationship, particularly a friendly one

Transitive: to cut off a person or a relationship
example
Examples
After a series of betrayals, she decided to cut off ties with her unreliable friend.
11

to deny someone or something what they need or want

Transitive: to cut off a need or privilege
example
Examples
The strict diet plan required her to cut off certain foods to achieve her health goals.
cut-off
cut
kʌt
kat
off
ɑf
aaf
British pronunciation
/kˈʌtˈɒf/
cut-off
01

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

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