cut (EN)

verb, noun, interjection

verb “cut”

1. to use a sharp tool on
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   Can you please cut the wire hanging from the wall?
2. to separate into several parts using a knife
   She carefully cut the apple into slices.
3. to divide using scissors
   She carefully cut the fabric along the dotted line.
4. to injure with a sharp tool
   He accidentally cut his finger while chopping vegetables.
5. to remove the testicles of an animal
   Farmers often cut male piglets to prevent aggressive behavior.
6. to remove or exclude from a group or list
   After missing several deadlines, Jenna was cut from the project team.
7. to decrease the amount or number of something
   To save money, the company decided to cut expenses by eliminating free lunches.
8. to not attend something one is expected to
   He cut his morning lecture to catch the early movie.
9. to stop producing (e.g. a noise)
   I can't even think in here. Can you please cut the noise?
10. to switch scenes or images suddenly in a film
    Just as the hero was about to reveal his secret, the movie cut to a suspenseful chase scene.
11. to remove and store temporarily in computing for later use
    After cutting the paragraph from your document, you can paste it into the email.
12. to join a line at the wrong place
    At the ticket booth, a man cut into the queue, causing frustration among those waiting.
13. to cross and divide
    The new highway cuts through the forest, connecting the two towns.
14. to change direction quickly
    The rabbit cut sharply to avoid the pursuing fox.
15. to split a deck of cards into two parts
    Before we start the game, please cut the deck so we know the deal is fair.
16. to mix with another substance
    The dealer was caught cutting cocaine with baking soda to increase his profits.
17. to aim to reduce body fat while maintaining muscle
    After bulking up over the winter, Jake decided to cut for the summer to showcase his muscle definition.

noun “cut”

1. the action of making an incision or opening
   The chef's precise cuts turned the vegetables into thin, uniform slices.
2. a wound made by cutting
   He accidentally made a deep cut on his arm while chopping vegetables.
3. a portion of something, typically money
   After the successful art auction, the gallery owner happily handed the artist her cut of the sales.
4. a reduction in amount or size
   Due to budget constraints, the company announced a 10% cut in all departments' funding.
5. a part removed from a text, play, or film
   After reviewing the script, the editor suggested several cuts to keep the movie under two hours.
6. a particular version of a film
   The extended cut of the movie includes scenes that were not shown in theaters.
7. the action of splitting a deck of cards
   Before we started the game, Sarah was given the chance to make a cut in the deck to ensure fairness.
8. the style in which clothing is made
   The cut of her dress was elegant and flattering, accentuating her figure beautifully.
9. a piece, especially of meat
   He ordered the thickest cut of steak on the menu.
10. the style of cutting hair
    She loved her new cut and couldn't stop looking at herself in the mirror.
11. the impression made by an engraved plate
    The museum displayed ancient cuts from the printing press, showcasing the art of early bookmaking.
12. a period focused on losing fat while keeping muscle
    After bulking up over the winter, Jake started his cut in the spring to get lean for summer.

interjection “cut”

1. a command to stop recording
   Cut! That was perfect, let's move on to the next scene.