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sever

UK
/ˈsɛvə/
US
/ˈsɛvər/

Translations

seververb
severed
Past Simple
severed
Past Participle
severing
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɛvə/
US
/ˈsɛvər/
se rompre
The cable severed during the storm, causing the mast to collapse.
Le câble s'est rompu pendant la tempête, provoquant l'effondrement du mât.
After years of disagreements, she decided to sever all ties with her business partner.
Après des années de désaccords, elle a décidé de rompre tout lien avec son associé.
The storm severed the power lines, leaving the entire neighborhood without electricity.
La tempête a sectionné les lignes électriques, laissant tout le quartier sans électricité.
Additional translations
se détacherSens intransitif possible selon le contexte matériel.
couperSens plus général, parfois moins précis que « sectionner ».
Synonyms
divide
disengage
cut
split
detach
break
disjoin
separate
Antonyms
join
unite

Definitions

seververb
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.
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