Cut off

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌˌtɔːf/

Cut off (verb)

  1. To stop something suddenly, especially a sound, talk, or activity.
  2. To remove part of something by using a tool to cut through it.
  3. To prevent someone from reaching a place or getting help by blocking roads or connections.

Examples

  • The bus cut off when the driver saw the obstacle.
  • The music cut off during the loud announcement.