cuts off

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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They can then under certain conditions adjust the value of those loans, which cuts off further borrowing or can force the fund to put up more cash or additional collateral.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“But, to Kersh’s credit, he cuts off that timidness in a way by saying, ‘Hey, I’m here to win, whatever it takes,’” Friedman said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

The male student filming immediately says “Not at all,” and the video cuts off.

From Slate • Sep. 17, 2025

A second earthquake of magnitude 5.5 on Tuesday temporarily halted rescue operations, which have mostly been conducted by helicopters as debris from landslides cuts off access to remote villages.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

She owes the grocery store up the block so much money, it cuts off her line of credit.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario