To cut off
Beispiel: They cut off communication suddenly
Definition
"To cut off" means to stop or interrupt something abruptly, such as communication, supply, or connection, often without warning. In the example phrase, it describes the sudden cessation of communication.
Etymologie
The phrase "to cut off" comes from the literal meaning of cutting something physically with a sharp tool and extending metaphorically to stopping or severing non-physical connections. It has been used in English since at least the Middle Ages to describe both physical and abstract interruptions.
