cutoff (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌtɔf/

Definition

A reduction or elimination of a supply, service, or activity.

Examples

• The company imposed a strict cutoff on all non-essential spending.

• There will be a cutoff of water service for maintenance tomorrow.

• The government threatened a cutoff of aid if the conditions were not met.

How to Use cutoff

cutoff of (prepositional phrase)

A stopping or reduction of a supply, service, or activity. — "The cutoff of electricity lasted for several hours."

cutoff for (prepositional phrase)

The latest possible time or the limit for something. — "The cutoff for submitting the assignment is midnight."

Synonyms of cutoff

Words with a similar meaning to cutoff:

• reduction
• cessation
• discontinuation
• termination

Antonyms of cutoff

Words with the opposite meaning to cutoff:

• continuation
• resumption

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