Cut off

verb

Word Frequency: 14.9

Definitions

1.verbTo remove via cutting.

2.verbTo isolate or remove from contact.

3.verbTo stop providing funds to (someone).

"His parents cut him off to encourage him to find a job."

4.verbTo end abruptly.

"My phone call was cut off before I could get the information."

5.verbTo interrupt (someone speaking).

"That dingbat cut me off as I was about to conclude my thesis."

6.verbTo swerve in front of (another car) while driving.

7.verbTo turn off or switch off (an electrical device).

"Cut off the lamp so I can get some sleep."

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