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cut off

/kʌt ɒf/

/kʌt ɔf/

Translations

cut offverb

cut off

Past Simple

cut off

Past Participle

cutting off

Gerund

/kʌt ɒf/

/kʌt ɔf/

couperEn parlant d’une alimentation, d’un passage ou d’un accès.

The manager decided to cut off the electricity to the unused section of the building.

Le directeur a décidé de couper l’électricité dans la partie inutilisée du bâtiment.

interrompreEn parlant de la parole.

She was about to explain her point when he rudely cut her off.

Elle était sur le point d’expliquer son point de vue quand il l’a brusquement interrompue.

Additional translations

couper les vivresSens figuré, pour supprimer un soutien financier ou matériel.

sectionnerPlus technique ou soutenu.

Synonyms

cut offverb

To interrupt or stop the flow or supply of something.

The manager decided to cut off the electricity to the unused section of the building.

To interrupt someone while they are speaking.

She was about to explain her point when he rudely cut her off.

To remove or detach by cutting.

He cut off a piece of the rope to use for the project.

To stop providing financial or other support.

After years of financial assistance, his parents decided to cut him off.

To block or obstruct a path or route.

The fallen tree cut off the main road, forcing drivers to find an alternative route.