Severing Meaning in English

word · lemma: sever

US

ˈsɛvɝɪŋ

SEV-er-ing

UK

sˈɛvəɹɪŋ

SEV-uh-ring

Definition

Cutting something completely apart, or stopping a connection or relationship suddenly and completely.

Usage & Nuances

Formal or technical; often used for cutting objects cleanly ('severing a rope'), or for ending relationships, connections, or processes ('severing ties'). Not used for minor cuts—implies complete separation.

• Spanish: cortar - separar - romper (relación)
• Portuguese (BR): cortar - separar - romper (relação)
• Portuguese (PT): cortar - separar - romper (relação)
• Chinese (Simplified): 切断 - 断开 - 中断（关系）
• Chinese (Traditional): 切斷 - 斷開 - 中斷（關係）
• Hindi: काटना - अलग करना - संबंध तोड़ना
• Arabic: قطع - فصل - إنهاء (علاقة)
• Bengali: কেটে ফেলা - বিচ্ছিন্ন করা
• Russian: отсечение - разрыв (связи)
• Japanese: 切断すること - 断絶すること
• Vietnamese: cắt đứt
• Korean: 절단 - 단절
• Turkish: kesmek - koparmak
• Urdu: کاٹ دینا - تعلق ختم کرنا
• Indonesian: memutus - memotong

Example Sentences

He is severing the rope with a knife.

basic

The accident resulted in severing his connection to his friends.

basic

They are severing all ties with the company.

basic

After the argument, she considered severing contact for good.

natural

The lawyer advised severing any financial connections immediately.

natural

Severing the cable fixed the network issue right away.

natural