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The act of stopping or blocking the flow or availability of something
“We have seen in many situations that the cutting off of aid may hurt innocent populations.”
The act of dismembering a part or limb from a structure or body
The state or experience of being alienated or estranged from a group or society
The stoppage of a given service or activity
The act or state of disconnecting or separating from something
Present participle for to physically cut off or sever
“The tree was getting too big and I had to cut off many of its branches.”
Present participle for to interrupt a conversation or activity
“Peter would cut me off as I was speaking just to ask me a ridiculous question.”
Present participle for to disown, especially to disinherit from one's will
“She would cut off her eldest son from her will due to his recalcitrance.”
Present participle for to end a relationship or want nothing more to do with
“If I were not familiar with him personally, I would cut him off from the community.”
Present participle for to bring to an end or prevent from continuing
“The president would cut off funding to certain key sectors of government.”
Present participle for to block an opening or prevent the continued flow of
“If you are brewing one serving, cut off the flow of coffee after one serving has dribbled out.”
Present participle for to prevent or impede someone from engaging in an activity
“The Post Office is moving to cut off their ability to mail contraband from these locations.”
Present participle for to keep apart or isolate from others
“Shifting winds would help to cut off the island from the mainland.”
Present participle for to refuse to provide (as per usual)
Present participle for to cut oneself off from a group or society
Present participle for to lower in length or size
Present participle for to cause to move or be apart
Present participle for to cut something from (something larger) with a sharp implement
Present participle for to separate or isolate
Present participle for to shut off or keep apart, as from company, society, etc.
Present participle for to detach or sever something, usually a part, from its main body or source
Present participle for to divert, intercept, or intervene to prevent something from happening or to change its course
Present participle for to peel or remove the (natural) skin or outer covering of
Present participle for to allay or make less intense
Present participle for to stop operating
Present participle for to abandon or leave something or someone
Present participle for to force (a person or animal) into a place or situation from which it is hard to escape
Present participle for to suppress the noise or speech of
Present participle for to give, especially by way of a will after one's passing
Present participle for to enclose or form the boundary of
Present participle for to cause to feel less close, friendly or caring
Present participle for to forcibly put an end to
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