cut the cord

1.
globalneutralliteral
- To sever a physical cord or cable by cutting, especially a rope, electrical lead, or other tether.
2.
USUKglobalinformalfigurative
- To end a dependency or support relationship, especially by becoming independent from one’s parents or primary caregivers.
- To terminate financial, emotional, or practical support so that a person or organization must function independently.
3.
USinformalcolloquial
- To cancel a cable television subscription or otherwise discontinue bundled paid media services (colloquial usage).

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