SEVER

[verb] [T] - to break or separate, esp. by cuttingThe knife severed an artery and he bled to death.The doctors think that she may have severed her spinal cord.Her foot was severed from her leg in a car accident.Surgeons have been able to sew his severed hand back on.Electricity cables have been severed by the storm.(figurative) The company has severed (= ended) its connection/links/relationship/ties with its previous partners. [T](figurative) The US severed (= ended) diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961.(figurative) It has been decided to sever (= stop sending) aid to all countries involved in the conflict.