Definition of cut off

cut off

verb - transitive

to forbid someone from purchasing more alcohol at a bar, pub, club, or other public venue. Performed by the bartender or other staff.
You've had too much to drink, so I'm cutting you off.
I can't buy you a drink, because the bartender cut me off.

Citation from "Anger", Wilfred (US TV), Season 1 Episode 8 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
- See more words with the same meaning: to restrict, forbid, eject.
Last edited on Oct 25 2011. Submitted by Elizabeth H. from Cumberland, BC, Canada on May 25 1998.
in a vehicle, to pull directly in front of another vehicle.
That car cut us off, so I had to swerve.

Last edited on Oct 25 2011. Submitted by Charles B. from Westminster, CO, USA on Jun 17 1999.
to forbid someone from consuming more food, drink, or drug.
You've enough coke - I think I'm going to cut you off.
- See more words with the same meaning: to restrict, forbid, eject.
Last edited on Nov 30 2010. Submitted by Anonymous on Oct 01 2001.
to interrupt power to a mechanical or electrical device; TURN OFF.
I'm going to cut off the computer during this electrical storm.
- See more words with the same meaning: to turn off.
Last edited on Nov 30 2010. Submitted by Marsha on Sep 08 2003.
to withdraw monetary support, e.g. from a misbehaving son or daughter.


Citation from "Smoked", Lie To Me (TV, 2010), Season 3 Episode 8 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.






Citation from "Stan Knows Best", American Dad (TV), Season 1 Episode 3 (2005) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

Last edited on Nov 03 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 30 2010.

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Man, The	Definitions include: any group that oppresses.
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Other terms relating to 'cut':
cut	Definitions include: annoyed, angry, upset, disappointed.
cut a cookie	Definitions include: to do a U turn or turn around while driving.
cut a deal	Definitions include: to make a deal.
cut a melon	Definitions include: to flatulate; "fart".
cut a muffin	Definitions include: to flatulate.
cut and dried	Definitions include: a clear matter.
cut and run	Definitions include: to separate one's self from something, and then run away.
cut a rug	Definitions include: to dance.
cut bait	Definitions include: to give up.
cut down	Definitions include: to shoot a person.
cut friends	Definitions include: Also friends for cut.
cut glass	Definitions include: your hard nipples when you get too cold.
cut heads	Definitions include: To compete in a musical competition in front of a live audience, with the audience deciding the winner.
cut into	Definitions include: a phrase used to describe a person setting another person straight.
cut it	Definitions include: to tolerate.
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Other terms relating to 'off':
all bets are off	Definitions include: what was previously expected to happen may not.
back off	Definitions include: large buttocks.
back up off	Definitions include: to move away from.
beat off	Definitions include: to masturbate.
beg off	Definitions include: to get out of a prior obligation by asking.
bite off more than (one) can chew	Definitions include: to take on a situation one can't master.
bite (one's) head off	Definitions include: to reprimand.
blow off	Definitions include: to ignore another person(s) in a rude manner.
blow off some steam	Definitions include: to get rid of aggression or anger.
blow off steam	Definitions include: to do something to get rid of negative emotions.
boink off the reservation	Definitions include: to cheat on one's spouse.
bore the pants off	Definitions include: to bore one.
bounce ideas off of	Definitions include: to suggest ideas to another person to get feedback.
brassed off	Definitions include: annoyed, very cross.
break it off	Definitions include: to end a relationship.
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