cut off

Part of Speech: verb

Pronunciation: N/A

Audio Reference: N/A

Definitions:

: to bring to an untimely end Example: Each one of those names reflects a life that was prematurely cut off …
: to stop the passage of Example: cut off communications
: {sx|shut off||}, {sx|bar||} Example: the river cut off their retreat
: {sx|discontinue||}, {sx|terminate||} Example: cut off a subscription
: {sx|separate||}, {sx|isolate||} Example: cut herself off from her family
: {sx|disinherit||} Example: threatened to cut him off without a penny
: to refuse to serve (someone) more alcohol Example: The bartender cut them off.
: to stop the operation of : {sx|turn off||} Example: cut off the engine
: to stop or interrupt while in communication Example: the operator cut me off
: to cease operating

Short Definitions:

to bring to an untimely end
to stop the passage of
shut off, bar