cut off
/ˌkʌt ˈɔf/ [ˌkɐɾ ˈɔf]
Word Rarity
Common
Frequency: 5.16 in modern English
14
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "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."
- "[…] the master controller handle contains a device which automatically applies the brakes and cuts off all power to the electric motors in the event of an emergency; […]"
- ""I suppose they lit the gas, or whatever it is there, as well?" "It is gas, but they could not light it because it was cut off at the meter. We always cut it off when a flat becomes vacant.""
- "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."
- "Half of his head has been cut off by the edge of the photo."
- "His parents cut him off to encourage him to find a job."
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌkʌt ˈɔf/ [ˌkɐɾ ˈɔf]