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severing

UK
/ˈsɛvərɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛvərɪŋ/

Translations

severingnoun
severings
pl
The severing of diplomatic ties between the two countries led to increased tensions.
La rupture des relations diplomatiques entre les deux pays a entraîné une montée des tensions.
Additional translations
séparation
Synonyms
separation
cutting
splitting
dividing
detachment
severinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsɛv.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛv.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that cuts off or separates.
coupantTechnique
The surgeon used a severing instrument to remove the damaged tissue.
Le chirurgien a utilisé un instrument coupant pour retirer le tissu endommagé.
Synonyms
disjoining
shearing
cleaving
isolating
parting
dividing
disconnecting
detaching
cutting
separating
seververb

severing

Gerund

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.
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.
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.
Additional translations
se détacherSens intransitif possible selon le contexte matériel.
couperSens plus général, parfois moins précis que « sectionner ».
Synonyms
split
detach
break
disjoin
separate
divide
disengage
cut
Antonyms
join
unite

Definitions

severingnoun
The act or process of cutting off or separating something, especially a connection or relationship.
The severing of diplomatic ties between the two countries led to increased tensions.
severinggerund / present participle
Acting to cut off or separate; causing severance.
The surgeon used a severing instrument to remove the damaged tissue.
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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