Cutoff (Noun)
Meaning 1
A designated limit beyond which something cannot function or must be terminated.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The emergency cutoff switch was activated to prevent a disaster in the event of a malfunction.
- The airline had a strict cutoff time for check-in, after which passengers would no longer be allowed to board.
- If your blood pressure exceeds a certain cutoff, your doctor may recommend medication to control it.
- The search and rescue team had to establish a cutoff point for their efforts due to the impending darkness and bad weather.
- In these circumstances, the cutoff score for passing the test was reduced to make the exam more accessible to students.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A device that terminates the flow in a pipe.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 3
A route shorter than the usual one.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The locals showed us a cutoff through the woods that saved us at least an hour of walking.
- The driver took a cutoff to avoid the traffic congestion on the main road.
- We discovered a cutoff that allowed us to bypass the busy highway and reach our destination faster.
- The map indicated a cutoff that would shave off several miles from our journey.
- The GPS suggested a cutoff that would take us through a quieter neighborhood and avoid the construction zone.