To remove or eliminate something, often by cutting with a knife or scissors, or to stop a certain behavior or action.
Meaning of ‘Cut out’ Phrasal Verb in English
Cut out
Meaning
Examples
He decided to cut out sugar from his diet.
The doctor advised him to cut out smoking.
Cutting out distractions helps me focus on my work.
Can you cut out the coupons from the newspaper for me?
We need to cut out unnecessary expenses to save money.
She cut out a heart shape from the red construction paper.
Synonyms
Remove
Eliminate
Omit
Anotnyms
Add
Include
Incorporate
Cut out
Meaning
To cease or stop functioning, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
Examples
The power cut out during the storm.
The engine cut out while we were driving.
The music suddenly cut out during the concert.
My phone battery cut out before I could finish the call.
The lights in the building cut out, leaving us in darkness.
The heater keeps cutting out, so we need to get it repaired.
Synonyms
Stop
Discontinue
Shut off
Fail
Anotnyms
Continue
Operate
Start
Begin