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cut away

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkʌt əˈweɪ/

cut away means: To remove part of something with a knife, scissors, or another sharp tool.

verb

REMOVE BY CUTTINGB1

To remove part of something with a knife, scissors, or another sharp tool.

  • Cut away the dead branches.
  • The surgeon cut away the damaged tissue.
  • He carefully cut the torn fabric away from the wound.

How to use it: cut something away (She cut the damaged leaves away.); cut something away from something (He cut the rope away from the trapped animal.)

Similar words: cut off, cut out, remove

Common phrases: cut away dead branches, cut away damaged tissue

SWITCH SCENESB2

To stop showing one scene in a film or broadcast and immediately show another.

  • The camera cut away before the kiss.
  • The broadcast cut away to the crowd.
  • Why did the director cut away from that scene?

How to use it: cut away from something (The broadcast cut away from the interview.); cut away to someone/something (The film cuts away to a child watching from a window.)

Similar words: switch scenes

Common phrases: cut away suddenly, cut away to someone

Questions about cut away

What does cut away mean?

To remove part of something with a knife, scissors, or another sharp tool.

What is cut away in other languages?

Türkçe: kesip çıkarmak · Español: recortar · Français: enlever en coupant · Deutsch: wegschneiden · Italiano: tagliare via · 日本語: 切り取る

How do you pronounce cut away?

It is pronounced /ˌkʌt əˈweɪ/.

How do you use cut away in a sentence?

Cut away the dead branches. The surgeon cut away the damaged tissue.

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