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To physically cut off or sever
“The tree was getting too big and I had to cut off many of its branches.”
To interrupt a conversation or activity
“Peter would cut me off as I was speaking just to ask me a ridiculous question.”
To disown, especially to disinherit from one's will
“She would cut off her eldest son from her will due to his recalcitrance.”
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.”
To bring to an end or prevent from continuing
“The president would cut off funding to certain key sectors of government.”
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.”
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.”
To keep apart or isolate from others
“Shifting winds would help to cut off the island from the mainland.”
To refuse to provide (as per usual)
To cut oneself off from a group or society
To lower in length or size
To cause to move or be apart
To cut something from (something larger) with a sharp implement
To separate or isolate
To shut off or keep apart, as from company, society, etc.
To detach or sever something, usually a part, from its main body or source
To divert, intercept, or intervene to prevent something from happening or to change its course
To peel or remove the (natural) skin or outer covering of
To allay or make less intense
To stop operating
To abandon or leave something or someone
To force (a person or animal) into a place or situation from which it is hard to escape
To suppress the noise or speech of
To give, especially by way of a will after one's passing
To enclose or form the boundary of
To cause to feel less close, friendly or caring
To forcibly put an end to
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