1. to stop or interrupt something suddenly and without warning
The speaker was cut off abruptly when the microphone failed.
O palestrante foi cortado abruptamente quando o microfone falhou.
2. to sever or disconnect something with a sudden movement
The rope was cut off abruptly by the sharp blade.
A corda foi cortada abruptamente pela lâmina afiada.
3. to terminate a relationship, communication, or supply suddenly
They cut off contact abruptly without explanation.
Eles cortaram o contato abruptamente sem explicação.