0 to remove a part of something to make it smaller or shorter, using a sharp tool such as a knife: --
Remember to cut off the fat before you fry the steak.
1 to stop providing something such as electricity, supplies, etc.: --
The aim was to cut off the enemy's escape route/supplies.
If this bill is not paid within five days, your gas supply will be cut off.
We had to cut off the bed's legs to get it through the door.
I cut the peel off the orange.
He cut off his hair for charity.
He had his hand cut off in an industrial accident.
They cut off all the overhanging branches.
NIEUWE WOORDEN
European
May 10, 2021
WOORD VAN DE DAG
Shimmer
cut sth off