cut out
(to stop operating)
- The engine cut out in the middle of the lake.
- If the temperature is high, the heater will automatically cut out.
(to stop something)
- My doctor advised me to cut out smoking.
- I think you should cut out eating ice cream for a while.
(to remove, not include)
- They cut me out of the deal.
- Just focus on your goal and cut out everything else.