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cut off

The correct spelling is cut off.

How to pronounce cut off

verb

Say it like: Cut- of-f

The correct spelling is cut off. To remove via cutting. For example: "His parents cut him off to encourage him to find a job."

Usage Examples

His parents cut him off to encourage him to find a job.

My phone call was cut off before I could get the information.

That dingbat cut me off as I was about to conclude my thesis.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To remove via cutting.
  2. 2.To isolate or remove from contact.
  3. 3.To stop providing funds to (someone).
  4. 4.To end abruptly.
  5. 5.To interrupt (someone speaking).

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