sever

UK
/ˈsɛvə/
US
/ˈsɛvər/
seververb
severed
Präteritum
severed
Partizip Perfekt
severing
Gerundium
UK
/ˈsɛvə/
US
/ˈsɛvər/
Übersetzungen
He used a knife to sever the rope.
Он использовал нож, чтобы отрезать веревку.
The company decided to sever ties with the supplier.
Компания решила разорвать связи с поставщиком.
They had to sever communication due to security reasons.
Им пришлось прекратить общение по соображениям безопасности.
Definitionen
To divide or separate something by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly.
The storm severed the power lines, leaving the entire neighborhood without electricity.
To put an end to a connection or relationship; to break off.
After years of disagreements, she decided to sever all ties with her business partner.
(intransitive) To become separated or broken apart.
The cable severed during the storm, causing the mast to collapse.