cut someone/something off

Related to word: cut

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. B2

    to create separation for an individual or location, or to make someone feel isolated or alone

    使阻断;隔绝;隔离

    • During the argument, she cut him off completely.

      在争吵中,她完全切断了他的联系。

    • Unemployment can cut individuals off from society.

      失业可能使个人与社会隔绝。

    • He told his parents that if they didn't stop interfering in his life, he would cut them off.

      他告诉父母,如果他们不停止干涉他的生活,他会与他们断绝关系。