cutting off (Meaning)
cutting off (n)
the act of cutting something off
the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends
Synonyms & Antonyms of cutting off
Synonyms:
- squelching
- blockading
- killing
- suppressing
- hindering
- staying
- damming
- pausing
- completing
- dissolving
- stunting
- detaining
- reining (in)
- blocking
- abolishing
- holding
- calling
- braking
- impeding
- squashing
- kiboshing
- turning back
- destroying
- obstructing
- aborting
- scuttling
- arresting
- clamping down
- stamping
- ruining
- deactivating
- stemming
Antonyms:
cutting off Sentence Examples
- The road closure was due to crews cutting off access for repairs.
- Cutting off ties with toxic relationships is essential for personal growth.
- The storm knocked down power lines, cutting off electricity to the entire neighborhood.
- Cutting off communication with negative influences can lead to a healthier mental state.
- The judge warned the attorney about the consequences of repeatedly cutting off witnesses during the trial.
- The floodwaters rose rapidly, cutting off escape routes for many residents.
- Cutting off financial support from corrupt regimes can help promote democracy and human rights.
- The software automatically activates a safety feature when it detects someone cutting off power abruptly.
- The company faced backlash after abruptly cutting off healthcare benefits for its employees.
- He regretted cutting off his family members during the disagreement and sought reconciliation.
FAQs About the word cutting off
the act of cutting something off, the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends
cutting out, breaking up, giving over, ceasing, laying off, stopping, knocking off, breaking off, shutting off,ending
keeping up, continuing, running on, continuing,carrying on, running on, keeping up, carrying on, progressing, following through (with)
The road closure was due to crews cutting off access for repairs.
Cutting off ties with toxic relationships is essential for personal growth.
The storm knocked down power lines, cutting off electricity to the entire neighborhood.
Cutting off communication with negative influences can lead to a healthier mental state.