Cut away

verb

To remove by cutting or carving.

The gardener cut away the dead branches from the tree.
Visual representation of "cut away" - To remove by cutting or carving.

Often appears as...

  • cut away dead wood
  • cut away excess
verb

To shift or move quickly to a different camera angle in filmmaking.

The film cut away to a dramatic landscape shot.
Visual representation of "cut away" - To shift or move quickly to a different camera angle in filmmaking.

Often appears as...

  • cut away to landscape
  • cut away to close-up

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To stop or interrupt a scene in a play or performance.

The director decided to cut away the final scene.
Visual representation of "cut away" - To stop or interrupt a scene in a play or performance.

Often appears as...

  • cut away a scene
  • cut away a dialogue

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To remove by cutting or carving.

The gardener cut away the dead branches from the tree.
Visual representation of "cut away" - To remove by cutting or carving.

Often appears as...

  • cut away dead wood
  • cut away excess
verb

To shift or move quickly to a different camera angle in filmmaking.

The film cut away to a dramatic landscape shot.
Visual representation of "cut away" - To shift or move quickly to a different camera angle in filmmaking.

Often appears as...

  • cut away to landscape
  • cut away to close-up

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To stop or interrupt a scene in a play or performance.

The director decided to cut away the final scene.
Visual representation of "cut away" - To stop or interrupt a scene in a play or performance.

Often appears as...

  • cut away a scene
  • cut away a dialogue

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "cut away"
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Irreversible Action

Cutting away indicates a permanent removal, suggest it's a final decision.

Illustration for Irreversible Action
Once you cut away the fabric, you can't attach it back easily.
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Physical Removal

Emphasizes the physical action of cutting something away from its original position.

Illustration for Physical Removal
Carefully cut away the damaged section of the pipe.
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Precision Needed

The phrase often implies a need for careful or skilled removal.

Illustration for Precision Needed
The surgeon will cut away the tissue with precision.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Irreversible Action

Cutting away indicates a permanent removal, suggest it's a final decision.

Illustration for Irreversible Action
Once you cut away the fabric, you can't attach it back easily.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Removal

Emphasizes the physical action of cutting something away from its original position.

Illustration for Physical Removal
Carefully cut away the damaged section of the pipe.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Precision Needed

The phrase often implies a need for careful or skilled removal.

Illustration for Precision Needed
The surgeon will cut away the tissue with precision.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Irreversible Action

Cutting away indicates a permanent removal, suggest it's a final decision.

Illustration for Irreversible Action
Once you cut away the fabric, you can't attach it back easily.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Removal

Emphasizes the physical action of cutting something away from its original position.

Illustration for Physical Removal
Carefully cut away the damaged section of the pipe.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Precision Needed

The phrase often implies a need for careful or skilled removal.

Illustration for Precision Needed
The surgeon will cut away the tissue with precision.
Visual representation of the word "Cut away"

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