Search
to cut up
[phrase form: cut]
01
to slice something into smaller parts
Transitive: to cut up sth
02
to cause significant harm to someone or something
Transitive: to cut up sth
03
to significantly edit something such as a document, paper, etc.
Transitive: to cut up a document or passage
04
to divide something into clear and separate parts or categories
Transitive: to cut up sth into parts or categories
05
to express strong disapproval in a harsh and critical way
Transitive: to cut up a person or their work
06
to choose a specific group of horses for a race
Transitive: to cut up sth
07
to suddenly drive one's vehicle in front of another moving vehicle in a dangerous manner
Transitive: to cut up a moving vehicle
08
to cause emotional distress
Transitive: to cut up sb
09
to playfully and energetically behave in a noisy and silly manner, particularly to make someone laugh
Intransitive
10
(of a particular sports field) to get uneven or disturbed, usually because of frequent use or bad weather
Intransitive
cut up
v
Example
After the accident, the rescue team had to cut up the wreckage of the car to free the trapped passengers.
The chef skillfully cut up the vegetables for the stir-fry, ensuring they were uniform in size.
She cut up the old t-shirt and turn it into a collection of cleaning rags.
The sculptor used a chisel to cut up the block of marble into a beautiful statue.
To facilitate recycling, it's important to properly cut up cardboard boxes before placing them in the recycling bin.
Nearby Words
