English Dictionary

cut off

動詞

他動詞 南部アメリカ英語 アメリカ英語 地域限定

(transitive) To remove via cutting. / (transitive) To isolate or remove from contact. / (transitive) To stop the provision or supply of something, e.g. power, water.

日本語の意味

切断する（物を切って分離する） / 隔離または断絶する（接触を断つ） / 供給や提供を停止する

The gardener had to cut off the dead branches to keep the tree healthy.

庭師は木の健康を保つために枯れた枝を切り落とさなければならなかった。

意味（1）

(transitive) To remove via cutting.

意味（2）

(transitive) To isolate or remove from contact.

The entranced spectator was cut off from reality as long as the adventure lasted; it was as if he lived a dream yet believed he was awake.

意味（3）

(transitive) To stop the provision or supply of something, e.g. power, water.

The first English Electric units were not fitted with an anti-slip brake, but a hurried consultation of the wiring diagram showed that it should be possible to hold in the low-voltage anti-slip relay for long enough to let speed build up without cutting off the motor current.

意味（4）

(transitive) To stop providing funds to (someone).

His parents cut him off to encourage him to find a job.

意味（5）

(transitive) To end abruptly.

My phone call was cut off before I could get the information.

意味（6）

(transitive) To interrupt (someone speaking).

That dingbat cut me off as I was about to conclude my thesis.

意味（7）

(transitive) (North American) swerve in front of (another car) while driving; cut [someone] up

意味（8）

(transitive, US, regional, Southern US) To turn off or switch off (an electrical device).

Cut off the lamp so I can get some sleep.

cuts off （ present singular third-person ）

cutting off （ participle present ）

cut off （ participle past ）

cut off （ past ）