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sever
ˈsev.ər
verb
odcinać
Also
zrywaćrozdzielać
Definition
To cut off completely, or to end a connection or relationship suddenly and completely.
Examples
The accident severed the power lines, causing a blackout.
Wypadek odciął linie energetyczne, powodując awarię prądu.
They decided to sever all ties with their former business partners.
Postanowili zerwać wszelkie więzi ze swoimi byłymi partnerami biznesowymi.
Collocations
sever tiessever a connectionsever a limb
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