cut out

/kˈʌt ˈaʊt/

to cut out

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: cut]

to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a section from it

form and create by cutting out

cut off and stop

synonyms : cut off

cease operating

intercept (a player)

synonyms : cut down

strike or cancel by or as if by rubbing or crossing out

*** to stop eating or drinking something, usually in order to improve your health

*** Refrain from (doing something, using something etc.), to stop/cease (doing something)

*** Separate from a herd

** To intermittently lose an audio connection, as on the phone

*** Leave suddenly

*** Arrange

cut out

having been cut out

Examples

1. The children cut out stars from colored paper for the craft project.

2. Not everyone is cut out for dealing with customers.

3. He's not cut out to be a teacher.

4. The diet plan involves cutting out sugars.