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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 stoppage of a given service or activity
The state or experience of being alienated
The action or process of detaching or dismembering a part or limb from a structure or body
The act of severing or the state of being severed
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 disconnect, cut off
Present participle for to take apart from
Present participle for to form a ring or circle around
Present participle for to cause to feel less close, friendly or caring
Present participle for to lower in length or size
Present participle for block off
Present participle for to breach or disturb (a harmonious feeling or situation)
Present participle for to peel or remove the (natural) skin or outer covering of
Present participle for to draw, or cause to draw, to a close
Present participle for forcibly put an end to
Present participle for to allay or make less intense
Present participle for to stop operating
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 remove completely, leaving no trace
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