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transitive To remove by cutting.
transitive To isolate or remove from contact. The entranced spectator was cut off from reality as long as the adventure lasted; it was as if he lived a dream yet believed he was awake.
transitive To stop the provision or supply of something, e.g. power, water. "I suppose they lit the gas, or whatever it is there, as well?" "It is gas, but they could not light it because it was cut off at the meter. We always cut it off when a flat becomes vacant."
transitive To exclude (something) from the field of view. Half of his head has been cut off by the edge of the photo.
transitive To stop providing funds or something else to (someone). His parents cut him off to encourage him to find a job.
transitive To end abruptly. My phone call was cut off before I could get the information.
transitive To interrupt (someone speaking). That dingbat cut me off as I was about to conclude my thesis.
transitive To swerve in front of (another car) while driving.
transitive To move so as to block someone else's movement in a direction. I ran to the house, but Sally is quicker and cut me off.
Southern US, transitive To turn off or switch off (an electrical device). Cut off the lamp so I can get some sleep.