cut off

verb

1. to remove by cutting
2. to intercept or interrupt something, esp a telephone conversation
3. to discontinue the supply of

   to cut off the water

4. to bring to an end
5. to deprive of rights; disinherit

   she was cut off without a penny

6. to sever or separate

   she was cut off from her family

7. to occupy a position so as to prevent or obstruct (a retreat or escape)

noun

1. 1. the act of cutting off; limit or termination
   2. ( as modifier )

      the cutoff point

2. a route or way that is shorter than the usual one; short cut
3. a device to terminate the flow of a fluid in a pipe or duct
4. Also calledoffcut the remnant of metal, plastic, etc, left after parts have been machined or trimmed
5. electronics
   1. the value of voltage, frequency, etc, below or above which an electronic device cannot function efficiently
   2. ( as modifier )

      cutoff voltage

6. a channel cutting across the neck of a meander, which leaves an oxbow lake
7. another name for oxbow

Example Sentences

Ukrainians fear Trump will cut off military aid for the war against Russia, even as Ukraine’s leader aims to win him over with congratulations and praise.

From Los Angeles Times

An estimated 4,000 illegal gold miners are hiding underground in South Africa after the government cut off food and water in an effort to "smoke them out" and arrest them.

From BBC

“With President Trump, the Middle East experienced historic levels of peace and stability. Strength prevents wars. Iran’s money was cut off which prevented their funding of global terror,” he said.

From BBC

A few minutes later, the call cut off.

From Los Angeles Times

Dana weather systems are formed when an area of low pressure gets "cut off" from the main flow of the jet stream.

From BBC

Related Words

• block
• close off
• disconnect
• discontinue
• halt
• isolate
• renounce
• separate
• suspend