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/
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
The storm cut off electricity to the whole village in seconds.
Cut off the power, shut off the switch, but set off the alarm!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
cut (to sever with a sharp tool) + off (preposition indicating separation or removal) = cut off (to remove or sever something)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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