Meaning trap
cut out
stop working suddenly
If an engine, a machine or the sound on a call cuts out, it suddenly stops working, usually for a short time.
phrasal verbB1common
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
stop working suddenly
If an engine, a machine or the sound on a call cuts out, it suddenly stops working, usually for a short time.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
You cut out there — I only caught the first half of what you said.
The sound keeps cutting out on this film; it's really annoying.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.