Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sever-a-connection

verb phrase
/ˈsɛvər ə kəˈnɛkʃən/
Definition
To cut off or break a connection with someone or something.
Examples
  • After the argument, she decided to sever the connection with her former friend.
  • The technician had to sever the connection to fix the faulty wire.
Meaning
Severing a connection means to end a relationship or link, whether it be personal, social, or technical.
Synonyms
  • cut off
  • disconnect
  • terminate
  • break off