Phrasal Verb - Cutting Off
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.Definition
to disconnect someone or something from a supply of something, such as electricity, water, or communication, often suddenly and without warning, or to remove someone or something from a particular situation, group, or activity.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The city cut off the water supply due to main leakage. |
| 2 | She was cut off by her parents when she ran away from home. |
| 3 | The country was cut off from the rest of the world after the hurricane. |
| 4 | The fire alarm system will cut off the power if it detects smoke. |
| 5 | The company plans to cut off its services to any customer who is over 30 days late with their payments. |
| 6 | Important: The phone line will cut off after 10 minutes of inactivity. |
| 7 | The bus driver cut off the other car, almost causing a serious accident. |
| 8 | Their phone cut off because of poor signal coverage. |
| 9 | The band will cut off their performance at 11 PM as per the agreement. |
| 10 | Traffic is being cut off in multiple areas due to the storm. |