cut off
Verb

cut off

  1. (transitive) To remove via cutting.
    Synonyms: prune, trim
    hyponyms en
  2. (transitive) To isolate or remove from contact.
  3. (transitive) To stop providing funds to (someone).
    His parents cut him off to encourage him to find a job.
  4. (transitive) To end abruptly.
    My phone call was cut off before I could get the information.
  5. (transitive) To interrupt (someone speaking).
    That dingbat cut me off as I was about to conclude my thesis.
  6. (transitive) To swerve in front of (another car) while driving.
  7. (transitive, US, regional, Southern US) To turn off or switch off (an electrical device).
    Cut off the lamp so I can get some sleep.
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  1. Misspelling of cutoff



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