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• Trennen oder Abtrennen von etwas, insbesondere eines Körperteils oder einer Verbindung; auch eine Beziehung oder Verbindung beenden.

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting off or separating something, especially a part of the body or a connection.

1. Separate or divideB2formal

   To set or keep apart; to break a connection or relationship.

   Trennen

   • The company decided to sever ties with its business partner.
   • The two countries severed diplomatic relations after the conflict.
   • He severed his connection with the organization.

   Synonymebreakcut offdetachdisconnectdisjoindissociatedividepartseparatesplitsunder

   Antonymeattachbindcombineconnectjoinlinkunite

2. Cut off physicallyB2formal

   To cut something off from the main body or whole.

   Abschneiden

   • The surgeon had to sever the damaged nerve.
   • The accident severed the cable, causing a power outage.
   • He used a knife to sever the rope.

   Synonymeamputatecleavecut offdetachdisconnectpartseparatesplitsunder

   Antonymeattachconnectfastenjoinunite