Cutoff: meaning, definitions and examples

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cutoff

 

[ ˈkʌtɒf ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in technology

A point or level at which something is stopped

Synonyms

boundary, deadline, limit

Examples of usage

  • The cutoff for submissions is next Monday.
  • There is a cutoff point for when you can make changes to the document.
Context #2 | Noun

in finance

The termination of a process or activity before it is completed

Synonyms

halt, interruption, stoppage

Examples of usage

  • The company had to make budget cutoffs due to financial constraints.
  • The cutoff of the project was unexpected.
Context #3 | Verb

in agriculture

To remove something by cutting it off

Synonyms

remove, sever, trim

Examples of usage

  • They had to cutoff the dead branches from the tree.
  • The farmer cutoff the damaged crops.

Translations

Translations of the word "cutoff" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corte

🇮🇳 कटऑफ

🇩🇪 Abschaltung

🇮🇩 pemotongan

🇺🇦 відсічення

🇵🇱 przerwanie

🇯🇵 カットオフ

🇫🇷 coupure

🇪🇸 corte

🇹🇷 kesilme

🇰🇷 차단

🇸🇦 قطع

🇨🇿 odstřižení

🇸🇰 odrezanie

🇨🇳 切断

🇸🇮 izklop

🇮🇸 niðurskurður

🇰🇿 кесу

🇬🇪 გადაჭრა

🇦🇿 kəsim

🇲🇽 corte

Word origin

The word 'cutoff' originated from the verb 'cut off', which has been in use since the 14th century. Over time, 'cutoff' evolved to be used as a noun to represent the point at which something is stopped or terminated. The term is commonly used in various fields such as technology, finance, and agriculture.

See also: cut, cutaway, cutback, cute, cuticle, cutie, cutlass, cutlery, cutlet, cutout, cutter, cutters, cutthroat, cutting, cuttings, intercut, offcuts, undercut.