Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Cut Away.
Cut Away - as a verb
Move quickly to another scene or focus when filming
Example: "`cut away now!' the director shouted"
Remove by cutting off or away
Example: "Cut away the branch that sticks out"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She cut away the excess fabric to make the dress fit perfectly."
"The director decided to cut away that scene to keep the movie shorter."
"I need to cut away these dead branches from the tree."
"He used a knife to cut away the plastic packaging."
"The surgeon had to cut away a small part of the damaged tissue."