cut off

Definition

To remove by cutting.

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; […]"
• "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."