cut away
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To fail to show something; to stop before showing something; to leave a scene; to switch to a different scene quickly.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The camera cut away before we could see the reveal.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
to cut out something; to remove all or portions of a damaged or diseased area by cutting
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cut away” mean?
To fail to show something; to stop before showing something; to leave a scene; to switch to a different scene quickly.
Is “cut away” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.