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Definition cut out in British English

cut out phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to remove something from a larger piece by cutting

Example

I cut this article out of a magazine for you.

Synonyms and related words
chop off clip crop
1.1

to make something by cutting it from a larger piece

Example

Using the 5cm cutter, cut out six circles from the rectangular cake.

Synonyms and related words
chop chop clip
Example

They've cut out several scenes in which I appeared.

3

to stop eating something or doing something, especially because it is bad for your health

Example

I've cut out chocolate completely.

Synonyms and related words
give up swear off grow out of
4

to stop something such as noise or light from reaching a place

Synonyms and related words
block out shade darken block out muffle mute
5

to not allow someone to do something or get something

Example

I don't want to cut the children out of our plans.

Example

Frank's mother cut him out of her will.

Synonyms and related words
forbid decline prohibit
6

if an engine or machine cuts out, it suddenly stops working

Synonyms and related words
break down go off shut off backfire burn up come to life
7

to suddenly leave a line of traffic and join another one

Synonyms and related words
back up belt up be on someone’s tail
8

used for telling someone to stop doing something that you do not like

Example

Will you cut it out - I'm trying to sleep here!

Synonyms and related words
stop it/that hands off give something a rest
9

to lack the right qualities or character for doing something

Example

Bill was never cut out to be a parent.

Definition cut out in British English