OXFORD 9000
📚 verb • entry_id 29387

cut off

/kʌt ɔf/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
cercenar • cortar • cortar a cercén • cortar cercen • escindir • esñocar • recortar • truncar
To remove by cutting.
privar • separar
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.
[…] the master controller handle contains a device which automatically applies the brakes and cuts off all power to the electric motors in the event of an emergency; […]
cortar
To end abruptly.
My phone call was cut off before I could get the information.
interrumpir
To interrupt (someone speaking).
That dingbat cut me off as I was about to conclude my thesis.
atravesarse • cerrar • corchar • meterse
To swerve in front of (another car) while driving.
apagar • cortar • desactivar • desconectar
To turn off or switch off (an electrical device).
Cut off the lamp so I can get some sleep.
Phrases
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