Cut off: meaning, definitions and examples
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cut off
[ ˈkʌt ɒf ]
intransitive
To stop suddenly or forcefully. To interrupt or disconnect something. To ignore or exclude someone or something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The power was cut off during the storm.
- I accidentally cut off the call when I dropped my phone.
- He felt cut off from his friends after moving to a new city.
transitive
To remove or detach by cutting. To separate or divide into sections.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The tailor cut off the excess fabric.
- Please cut off a piece of the cake for me.
- She decided to cut off all ties with her toxic ex-boyfriend.
Translations
Translations of the word "cut off" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cortar
- interromper
- desligar
🇮🇳 काट देना
🇩🇪 abschneiden
- unterbrechen
- abschalten
🇮🇩 memotong
- memutuskan
- mematikan
🇺🇦 відрізати
- перервати
- вимикати
🇵🇱 odciąć
- przerwać
- wyłączyć
🇯🇵 切り取る (きりとる)
- 中断する (ちゅうだんする)
- 切る (きる)
🇫🇷 couper
- interrompre
- déconnecter
🇪🇸 cortar
- interrumpir
- desconectar
🇹🇷 kesmek
- kesintiye uğratmak
- kapatmak
🇰🇷 자르다
- 중단하다
- 끄다
🇸🇦 قطع
- قاطع
- فصل
🇨🇿 odříznout
- přerušit
- vypnout
🇸🇰 odrezať
- prerušiť
- vypnúť
🇨🇳 切断 (qiēduàn)
- 中断 (zhōngduàn)
- 断开 (duànkāi)
🇸🇮 odrezati
- prekiniti
- izklopiti
🇮🇸 skera af
- rjúfa
- slökkva á
🇰🇿 кесу
- үзу
- сөндіру
🇬🇪 მოჭრა
- შეწყვეტა
- გათიშვა
🇦🇿 kəsmək
- dayandırmaq
- söndürmək
🇲🇽 cortar
- interrumpir
- desconectar
Word origin
The term 'cut off' originated in the 16th century, with 'cut' meaning 'to divide with a sharp instrument' and 'off' indicating a separation or disconnection. Over time, the phrase evolved to encompass various meanings related to interruption, detachment, and closure. Its usage expanded to include both literal and figurative contexts, reflecting the versatile nature of the verb. Today, 'cut off' remains a commonly used expression in everyday language, symbolizing abrupt endings and decisive actions.