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cut off

verb

to remove by cutting
to intercept or interrupt something, esp a telephone conversation
to discontinue the supply of
to cut off the water
to bring to an end
to deprive of rights; disinherit
she was cut off without a penny
to sever or separate
she was cut off from her family
to occupy a position so as to prevent or obstruct (a retreat or escape)

noun

1. the act of cutting off; limit or termination
2. ( as modifier )
  the cutoff point
a route or way that is shorter than the usual one; short cut
a device to terminate the flow of a fluid in a pipe or duct
Also calledoffcut the remnant of metal, plastic, etc, left after parts have been machined or trimmed
electronics
1. the value of voltage, frequency, etc, below or above which an electronic device cannot function efficiently
2. ( as modifier )
  cutoff voltage
a channel cutting across the neck of a meander, which leaves an oxbow lake
another name for oxbow

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Prince Andrew's finances have been under intense scrutiny, with questions about how he can afford to live in his Royal Lodge mansion in Windsor after he was cut off financially by his brother, King Charles.

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Though the photo cuts off the top half of the cardigan-clad baby’s face, presumably for privacy reasons, her name can be seen boldly emblazoned — in gold, of course — on her plain white onesie.

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Two weeks after cutting off aid, a ceasefire which had offered some respite for Gazans since January collapsed when Israel resumed its military offensive.

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Israel cut off aid on 2 March and resumed its offensive two weeks later after the collapse of a two-month ceasefire, saying it was putting pressure on Hamas to release its remaining hostages.

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Swansea Crown Court heard Zurawska killed Alexander by using a hand saw to try and cut off his head.

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