cut off

cut off
1. verb
a) To remove via cutting.

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.

b) To isolate or remove from contact.

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

2. noun

A thermal cut-off.


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