cut out
cut
kʌt
kat
out
aʊt
awt
British pronunciation
/kˈʌt ˈaʊt/

Definition & Meaning of "cut out"in English

to cut out
[phrase form: cut]
01

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

Transitive: to cut out sth
to cut out definition and meaning
example
Examples
Can you cut the coupons out of the magazine so we can use them at the store?
02

to shape or construct something by removing material, typically from a larger piece

Transitive: to cut out sth
to cut out definition and meaning
example
Examples
As part of the DIY project, they had to cut out precise measurements from the plywood sheet.
03

to suddenly end a process, activity, or behavior

Transitive: to cut out a process or activity
example
Examples
The noise complaints from neighbors prompted the city to cut out late-night construction activities.
04

(of a machine, device, or system) to suddenly stop working

Intransitive
example
Examples
As soon as the overheating protection kicked in, the toaster cut out to prevent any damage.
05

to block a pass intended for a specific player

Transitive: to cut out a pass
example
Examples
During the match, the defender skillfully cut out a through ball intended for the striker, thwarting the opposing team's scoring opportunity.
06

to remove something, typically from a written or printed document, by physically marking or erasing it

Transitive: to cut out a section of a writing
example
Examples
When revising his manuscript, the author had to cut out a subplot that did n't contribute significantly to the overall narrative.
07

to deliberately eliminate a particular food or beverage from one's diet

Transitive: to cut out a particular food or drink
example
Examples
The doctor advised him to cut smoking out to improve his overall health.
08

to isolate an individual animal from the larger group or herd

Transitive: to cut out an animal
example
Examples
The wildlife biologist needed to cut out a particular elk from the group to attach a tracking collar for research purposes.
09

to intermittently lose an audio connection, typically occurring during a phone call

Intransitive
example
Examples
I was talking to my friend on the phone, and the call kept cutting out, making it difficult to follow the conversation.
10

to abruptly exit a situation or place

Intransitive: to cut out | to cut out of a situation or place
example
Examples
When the movie turned out to be disappointing, Lisa and Jake decided to cut out and grab dinner instead.
11

to suddenly move or change lanes, often by moving in front of another vehicle

Intransitive
example
Examples
A car cut out in front of us without signaling.
12

to stop someone from being included or involved in something

Transitive: to cut out sb of sth | to cut out sb from sth
example
Examples
Do n’t cut your friends out of your plans.
13

to intentionally exclude someone from receiving anything from a will after death

example
Examples
He decided to cut his cousin out of his will after their argument.
cut out
01

having been cut out

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