cutoff

• Substantiv, das eine festgelegte Grenze oder einen Grenzwert bezeichnet, ab der etwas nicht mehr funktionieren kann oder beendet werden muss; auch die Abschaltung oder Unterbrechung selbst.

A noun referring to a designated limit beyond which something cannot function or must be terminated.

1. Designated limitB2formal

   A point or limit beyond which something is not allowed to continue or function.

   Grenzwert

   • The cutoff for applications is next Friday.
   • There is a strict cutoff age for this program.
   • The system has a safety cutoff to prevent overheating.

   Synonymeboundarycapceilingdeadlinelimitthreshold

   Antonymeallowancecontinuationextensionpermission

2. Shortcut routeB1informal

   A path or route that is shorter than the usual way.

   Abkürzung

   • We took a cutoff through the woods to save time.
   • The old road serves as a cutoff between the two towns.
   • He knows a cutoff that avoids the traffic jam.

   Synonymebypassshortcut

3. Flow termination deviceB2formal

   A device used to stop the flow of a substance, such as water or gas, in a pipe.

   Absperrvorrichtung

   • The plumber installed a cutoff valve for the main water line.
   • A gas cutoff automatically activates during a leak.
   • The cutoff switch is located near the boiler.

   Synonymestopcockvalve