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cut-off

NOUN
stop
Synonyms
WEAK
cessation check cutoff discontinuance discontinuation halt stoppage termination
cut off
NOUN
stop
Synonyms
WEAK
cessation check discontinuance discontinuation halt stoppage termination
VERB
prevent; interrupt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
block close off disconnect discontinue halt isolate renounce separate suspend
WEAK
break in bring to end catch insulate intercept intersect intervene intrude obstruct segregate sequester
Antonyms
STRONGEST
carry on continue join
WEAK
allow encourage give permit
VERB
disinherit in will
Synonyms
STRONGEST
renounce
WEAK
cut out of will disown
Antonyms
WEAK
allow encourage give permit

Example Sentences

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The closure of the key waterway has also cut off a major supply line of fertiliser, used by farmers, raising the prospect of higher food prices as a result of the conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

In reality, patients who unknowingly enrolled in hospice discovered they couldn’t get any curative care, meaning access to certain medications and life-sustaining treatments like dialysis was immediately cut off.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Mexico, Cuba’s second-largest supplier, cut off shipments, and the rest of the region quickly fell in line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“They have been hoarding and they have cut off exports of many products,” Bessent said.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

All of a sudden Yao cut off the motor, and we came to a stop.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo