Break off (3)
'break off' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for sever that I've seen before include "Put an end to (connection or relationship)" , "Cut from a whole" , "Cut or break off, perhaps a relationship" , "Divide by cutting" , "Cut right off" .)
'break off' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for end that I've seen before include "Cesation, conclusion" , "Objective or conclusion" , "Aim - point - finish" , "Conclude" , "Exterminate - object" .)