presecati

1. to cut through; to cut in two
   Gradonačelnik upravo preseca vrpcu na otvaranju mosta. — The mayor is cutting the ribbon at the bridge opening.
2. to cut across; to take a shortcut
   Svakog jutra presecamo preko parka da stignemo brže. — Every morning we cut across the park to get there faster.
3. (of a road, line) to cross; to intersect
   Ova ulica preseca bulevar kod pijace. — This street crosses the boulevard near the market.
4. to interrupt; to cut off
   Stalno me preseca dok pričam. — He keeps cutting me off when I talk.

The perfective is preseći.