to cut off
Pronunciation
/kˈʌt ˈɔf/

Definition & Meaning of "cut off"in English

to cut off
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
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
off
Base verb
cut
Present tense
cut off
3rd person singular
cuts off
Present participle
cutting off
Past simple
cut off
Past participle
cut off
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
Examples
The dental surgeon had to cut off the decayed tooth to prevent the spread of infection to adjacent teeth.
03

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

Transitive: to cut off a phone call
to cut off definition and meaning
Examples
In the middle of discussing plans, Tom 's boss had to cut off the call unexpectedly for an urgent meeting.
04

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

Transitive: to cut off sb
Examples
Sarah was about to reveal the surprise, but I cut her off before she could spoil it.
05

to stop providing a specific resource

Transitive: to cut off a resource
Examples
The mayor announced plans to cut off funding for the controversial project.
06

to cease serving alcoholic drinks to an individual

Transitive: to cut off sb
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
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
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
Informal
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
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
Examples
The strict diet plan required her to cut off certain foods to achieve her health goals.
cut-off
Pronunciation
/kˈʌtˈɔf/
cut-off
01

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

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most cut-off
Comparative
more cut-off
gradable
Examples
The cut-off branch lay on the ground beside the tree.
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