cut someone off

Related to word: cut

片語動詞

Definition (drinks)

  1. In a bar setting, it refers to refusing further service of alcoholic beverages to a patron, often because they appear to have consumed too much.

    • The bartender saw he was too intoxicated and decided to cut him off from any more drinks.

    • As he was causing a scene at the bar, the waiter promptly cut him off from his next drink.

    • If patrons behave inappropriately in a bar, the staff have the right to cut them off from alcohol sales.

Definition (driver)

  1. cut someone up UK

    • He was speeding down the lane, cutting other vehicles off as he hastily maneuvered ahead.

    • That driver rudely cut me off without following the traffic rules.

    • On busy roads, drivers sometimes cut others off intentionally, causing frustration among fellow motorists.

Definition (phone)

  1. Usually passive

    to disrupt a telephone conversation by terminating the phone line.

    • During the call, her phone signal was so poor that she eventually had to cut the conversation off.

    • He was upset when he realized he was being cut off during the discussion as important points were left unaddressed.

    • Due to a technical glitch, her call was cut off at the most critical moment.