cutoff

cut·off

noun \ˈkət-ˌȯf\

Definition of CUTOFF

1

: the act or action of cutting off

2

a : the new and relatively short channel formed when a stream cuts through the neck of an oxbow b : shortcut 1 c : a channel made to straighten a stream

3

: a device for cutting off

4

a : something cut off b plural : shorts originally made from jeans with the legs cut off at the knees or higher

5

: the point, date, or period for a cutoff

— cutoff adjective

Examples of CUTOFF

1. a cutoff of the water supply
2. The cutoff for new applications is next Wednesday.

First Known Use of CUTOFF

1741

Related to CUTOFF

Synonyms: arrest, arrestment, cease, cessation, check, close, closedown, closure, conclusion, end, discontinuance, discontinuation, ending, expiration, finish, halt, lapse, offset, shutdown, shutoff, stay, stop, stoppage, surcease, termination

Antonyms: continuance, continuation

Related Words: mop-up, phaseout; abeyance, break, interruption, layoff, letup, moratorium, pause, standstill, suspension

Near Antonyms: extension, persistence, prolongation

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Rhymes with CUTOFF

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