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| cut out |
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1. transitive verb remove something by cutting: to remove part of something using a cutting tool
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2. transitive verb cut shape from something: to cut a shaped piece from a larger part or whole
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3. transitive verb remove part from text: to remove part of a text or broadcast
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4. transitive verb stop doing something: to stop doing something, especially because it is considered harmful
  I've cut out all dairy products.
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5. transitive verb exclude somebody: to exclude or eliminate somebody from a group or activity
cut them out of future negotiations
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6. transitive verb omit something: to exclude, eliminate, or omit something
I followed the recipe but cut out the walnuts.
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7. transitive verb disinherit somebody: to change a will so that somebody will no longer inherit
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8. intransitive verb cease functioning: to stop functioning suddenly, especially to stop providing power
The engine cut out.
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9. transitive verb separate animal from herd: to separate an animal, especially a cow, from a herd
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10. transitive verb Southern U.S. turn something off: to turn off a light or electrical appliance
cut the lights out
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11. transitive verb stop something annoying: to stop doing something that is annoying somebody
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informal
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often used as a command
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Cut out the wisecracks.
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12. intransitive verb leave quickly: to leave a location or place hastily
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slang
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Let's cut out of here.
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adjective |
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naturally suited: naturally suited for a particular activity or profession
I wasn't cut out to be a driving instructor.
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