amputate
Translation
to amputate, to cut off
Examples
They had to amputate his leg.
They had to amputate his leg.
The company decided to amputate its failing division.
The company decided to amputate its failing division.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to amputate (sth.) They had to amputate his leg.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sever, cut off, remove
Etymology
From Latin 'amputare', from 'ambi-' (around) + 'putare' (to prune, trim).
Memory Tips
Imagine a surgeon 'putting' a limb 'away' ('a-put-ate').