Synonyms of cut off

cut off 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to stop

to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end

the majority party cut off debate and forced a vote on the bill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stop
• cease
• end
• halt
• quit
• cut out
• shut off
• lay off
• break off
• leave off
• pack (up or in)
• delay
• desist (from)
• have done with
• break up
• suspend
• drop
• give over
• knock off
• discontinue
• can
• conclude
• finish
• break
• put the kibosh on
• close (down)
• check
• complete
• hold back
• clamp down
• turn back
• block
• rein (in)
• ruin
• pause
• hinder
• stem
• impede
• deactivate
• dam
• stay
• hold
• suppress
• obstruct
• brake
• abort
• detain
• blockade
• destroy
• stamp
• arrest
• stunt
• scuttle
• abolish
• dissolve
• squash
• kill
• squelch
• call
• stanch
• demolish
• annul
• snuff
• kibosh

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continue
• carry on
• run on
• keep up
• proceed
• advance
• progress
• follow through (with)
• drive
• stir
• propel
• actuate
• impel

2

as in to separate

to set or keep apart from others

the dog cut off the one sheep that had to be sheared

Synonyms & Similar Words

• separate
• isolate
• remove
• segregate
• restrain
• insulate
• sequester
• keep
• confine
• quarantine
• seclude
• jail
• restrict
• detach
• hold
• lock (up)
• abstract
• incarcerate
• disengage
• intern
• detain
• immure

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• integrate
• join
• connect
• unite
• associate
• link
• assimilate
• reintegrate
• desegregate
• discharge
• release
• free
• liberate
• loose

cutoff

2 of 2

noun

ˈkət-ˌȯf 

as in cessation

the stopping of a process or activity

with a cutoff for funding the war, military operations soon ground to a halt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cessation
• ending
• halt
• end
• close
• closure
• conclusion
• shutoff
• shutdown
• termination
• expiration
• finish
• offset
• stoppage
• stop
• discontinuance
• discontinuation
• arrest
• stay
• cease
• lapse
• closedown
• check
• suspension
• surcease
• arrestment
• pause
• interruption
• phaseout
• moratorium
• layoff
• abeyance
• mop-up
• standstill
• break
• letup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• continuance
• extension
• persistence
• prolongation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cut off

Verb

If that gets cut off, your ability to pay your monthly bills will be curtailed, even with a robust savings account to withdraw from. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

The Dnieper River town, held by Russian forces, has been cut off and starved by months of ruthless drone and mine warfare. — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Oct. 2026

Noun

Battles believes that the deadline can create significant challenges when applications are rejected close to cutoff, leaving voters with little time to correct mistakes. — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Non-metallic shells insulate metallic components, conductive feet provide grounding, and automatic cutoffs monitor temperature. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026