cut

Describes something that has been divided or separated sharply, or a style that is sharp and fashionable.

ruОписывает что-либо, что было резко разделено или отделено, или стиль, который резкий и модный.esDescribe algo que ha sido dividido o separado de forma brusca, o un estilo que es marcado, nítido y moderno.frDécrit quelque chose qui a été nettement divisé ou séparé, ou un style qui est net et à la mode.deBeschreibt etwas, das scharf durchtrennt oder abgetrennt wurde, oder einen Stil, der schneidend und modisch ist.ptDescreve algo que foi cortado ou separado de forma abrupta, ou um estilo que é direto, ousado e moderno.zh形容某物被锋利地分割或切开的，也形容风格犀利、利落或时髦的。arيصف شيئًا قُطِع أو فُصل بشكل حاد، أو أسلوبًا حادًّا وأنيقًا.

1. Muscular and defined B2 informal

   Having well-defined muscles, especially in the abdomen, from fitness training.

   • He has a cut physique after months of gym work.
   • The athlete showed off his cut abs on stage.
   • She worked hard to get a cut body for the competition.

   ruРельефныйesmarcado, definidofrMusclé et dessinédeDefiniert und muskulösptDefinidozh肌肉线条分明arمُشَدَّد العضلات

   Synonymes: buffchiseleddefinedsculptedshreddedtoned

   Antonymes: flabbysoftweak

2. Sharp or keen B2 formal

   Having a sharp edge or being keen-edged.

   • The knife is freshly cut and ready for use.
   • His cut wit impressed everyone at the party.
   • The blade needs to be cut for better slicing.

   ruОстрыйesCortante o afiladofrTranchant, aiguisédeScharfptAfiadozh锋利的arحَادّ

   Synonymes: acuteedgedkeenrazor-sharpsharp

   Antonymes: bluntdull

• more cut comparative form
• most cut superlative form

A noun referring to an opening, incision, or wound made by something sharp, or a reduction or division.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее разрез, надрез или рану, сделанные острым предметом, или сокращение или разделение.esSustantivo que denota una incisión, corte o herida hecha con un objeto afilado, o también una reducción o separación de algo.frNom désignant une coupure, une entaille ou une blessure faite par un objet tranchant, ou bien une réduction ou une division.deSubstantiv, das einen Schnitt, Einschnitt oder eine Wunde bezeichnet, die mit einem scharfen Gegenstand zugefügt wurde, oder eine Kürzung bzw. Teilung.ptSubstantivo que designa um corte, incisão ou ferimento feito com objeto afiado, ou uma redução ou divisão.zh指用锋利物体造成的伤口、切口或开口，也指削减、减少或分割。arاسم يدل على شق أو جرح أو قطع يحدثه شيء حاد، أو على تخفيض أو تقليص في مقدار شيء ما.

1. Wound or incision A1 formal

   An opening or break in the skin made by something sharp.

   • He got a deep cut on his finger from the knife.
   • The doctor cleaned the cut and put on a bandage.
   • She has a small cut above her eyebrow.

   ruРана или порезesCorte o heridafrcoupure, plaiedeWunde oder SchnittwundeptFerida ou cortezh伤口或切口arجرح أو قطع

   Synonymes: gashincisionlacerationnickslashsnipwound

2. Reduction B1 formal

   A decrease in amount, size, or extent.

   • The company announced a 10% cut in prices.
   • There will be staff cuts due to budget issues.
   • A tax cut was approved by the government.

   ruСокращениеesRecorte (reducción)frréductiondeKürzungptCortezh削减arتقليص

   Synonymes: curtailmentcutbackdecreasediminutionreductionshorteningtrim

   Antonymes: additionexpansiongrowthincreaserise

3. Share or portion B2 informal

   A portion or share of something, especially profits.

   • He wants his cut of the profits from the deal.
   • Everyone gets an equal cut of the cake.
   • She took her cut and left the rest.

   ruДоляesparte o porciónfrPart ou portiondeAnteilptPartezh份额arحصة

   Synonymes: allotmentcommissionpercentagepieceportionrake-offshareslice

4. Hairstyle A2 informal

   The style in which hair is cut.

   • I like your new cut; it suits you.
   • He got a short cut at the barber.
   • Her layered cut looks very modern.

   ruПричёскаesCorte de pelofrCoupe de cheveuxdeHaarschnittptCorte de cabelozh发型arقصة الشعر

   Synonymes: clipcrophaircuttrim

• cuts plural form
• cuts' possessive plural form
• cut's possessive singular form

verbe irrégulier

A verb used to indicate the act of dividing or separating something with a sharp tool, or reducing something in size or amount.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие по разделению или отделению чего-либо с помощью острого инструмента, или уменьшению чего-либо в размере или количестве.esVerbo que designa la acción de dividir o separar algo con un instrumento afilado, o de reducir algo en tamaño, cantidad o gasto.frVerbe désignant l'action de diviser ou séparer quelque chose avec un outil tranchant, ou de réduire quelque chose en taille ou en quantité.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas mit einem scharfen Werkzeug zu teilen oder abzutrennen, oder etwas in Größe oder Menge zu verringern.ptVerbo que designa a ação de dividir ou separar algo com um instrumento afiado, ou de reduzir algo em tamanho ou quantidade.zh动词，指用锋利工具将某物分开或切下，也指减少某物的数量或规模。arفعل يدل على تقطيع شيء أو فصله أو شقه باستخدام أداة حادة، أو على تقليل شيء في مقداره أو عدده.

1. Divide with a sharp tool A1 formal

   To use a sharp tool like a knife or scissors to divide or separate something.

   • She cut the paper with scissors.
   • He cut his finger while chopping vegetables.
   • The chef cut the cake into slices.

   ruРазрезать острым инструментомescortar con herramienta afiladafrcouperdeMit einem scharfen Werkzeug schneidenptCortar com instrumento afiadozh用利器切割arالقطع بأداة حادة

   Synonymes: carvecleavedissectincisesevershearslashslicesplit

2. Reduce or shorten B1 formal

   To make something smaller in size, amount, or duration.

   • The company cut costs to save money.
   • They cut the movie by 20 minutes.
   • She cut her hair short for summer.

   ruУменьшитьesreducir o acortarfrréduire ou raccourcirdeKürzen oder verringernptReduzirzh削减arتقليص

   Synonymes: abbreviateabridgecurtaildecreasedocklessenpareprunereduceshortenslashtrimtruncate

   Antonymes: expandextendincreaselengthenprolongstretch

3. Stop or interrupt B1 informal

   To suddenly stop doing something or interrupt.

   • Cut the engine now!
   • He cut me off while I was speaking.
   • Let's cut the small talk and get to business.

   ruПрерватьescortar (interrumpir)frcouper (interrompre)deAbbrechenptInterromperzh打断arقطع

   Synonymes: break offceasediscontinuehaltinterruptstopsuspend

   Antonymes: continueresume

4. Miss or skip B2 informal

   To not attend or participate in something.

   • She cut class to go to the beach.
   • He cut the meeting short because of another appointment.
   • They cut the party early due to the weather.

   ruПропуститьesfaltar, saltarse, no asistirfrsécher (un cours)deAuslassenptFaltarzh缺席arالتخلف عن الحضور

   Synonymes: bunkditchskipskive

   Antonymes: attendparticipate

• cut past participle
• cut past simple
• cutting present participle
• cuts third person singular

Variantes phrasal: cut acrosscut awaycut downcut incut intocut offcut outcut throughcut tocut up