cut off — to remove or separate something by cutting; to stop the supply of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to remove or separate something by cutting; to stop the supply of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kʌt ɔːf/
Korean meaning: 자르거나 끊어내다; 공급을 중단하다
Korean pronunciation: 컷 **오**프
Example Sentences
- My mom cut off my allowance after she found out I spent it all on bubble tea.
- The barber accidentally cut off more hair than I wanted - now I look like a monk!
- The university set the cut-off score at 90% for the medical program.
cut off
VERB//kʌt ɔːf//
to remove or separate something by cutting; to stop the supply of something
A plumber cuts off the water supply to stop the leak
Cut off the power, shut off the switch, but set off the alarm!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'cuttan' (to cut), combined with the preposition 'off' from Old English 'of' meaning away or separation. Both elements have Germanic roots.
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📝Examples
“My mom cut off my allowance after she found out I spent it all on bubble tea.”
“The barber accidentally cut off more hair than I wanted - now I look like a monk!”
“The university set the cut-off score at 90% for the medical program.”
“He was cut off from his family fortune after the scandal broke out.”
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