cut off — 4 meanings

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phrasal verb4 meanings

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disconnect (phone, electricity, etc.)

My phone call was cut off in the middle of our conversation.

stop supply (water, money, etc.)

If you don't pay the bill, the water company might cut off your supply.

isolate (separate from others or from help)

The village was cut off by heavy snow for several days.

interrupt abruptly

She was about to explain her idea when the chairperson cut her off mid-sentence.

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To stop a service like a phone call, electricity, or internet from working, often suddenly or by accident.

My phone call was cut off in the middle of our conversation.

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To stop providing something that someone needs, like water, gas, or financial support.

If you don't pay the bill, the water company might cut off your supply.

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To make someone or something unable to reach or communicate with others, often by blocking the way or by distance.

The village was cut off by heavy snow for several days.

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To stop someone from speaking or expressing themselves by interrupting them suddenly, often before they have finished.

She was about to explain her idea when the chairperson cut her off mid-sentence.

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