cut·off 
/ˈkʌtˌɑ:f/ noun
plural cut·offs /ˈkʌtˌɑ:f/ noun 1 [count] : the act of stopping the movement or supply of something
▪ a cutoff of the water supply 2 [count] : the time when something must be done or completed
▪ The cutoff for new applications is next Wednesday. 3 cutoffs [plural] : short pants that are made from long pants by cutting off the legs at the knees or higher
▪ a pair of cutoffs
▪ a cutoff of the water supply
▪ The cutoff for new applications is next Wednesday.
▪ a pair of cutoffs
— see also cut off at 1cut
— cutoff adjective always used before a noun
▪ We are approaching the cutoff point of the negotiations but no agreement has been reached. ▪ The cutoff date for new applications is next Wednesday. ▪ She was wearing cutoff jeans/pants.
▪ We are approaching the cutoff point of the negotiations but no agreement has been reached. ▪ The cutoff date for new applications is next Wednesday. ▪ She was wearing cutoff jeans/pants.
