Then replace the battery first, yes, but if the engine stops turning over the starter may have a problem as well. Start with one thing at a time though so you narrow down what the exact problem is and don't replace more than is necessary. If it was just the starter having a problem often you'd hear a noise from it like a spinning sound or clicking sound but the engine wouldn't move.
Easy way to see if it is the battery, just jump start it!! If the car starts immediately, most likely its the battery. Jump the car, dont turn it off, drive to autozone, have them check battery and alternator (just to be on the safe side). I just had this problem and did what i said. Turns out that it was the battery and now the car starts up like a champ.
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the whole process of the engine turning over stops
When you say "cuts off" do you mean the whole process of the engine turning over stops or do you mean the engine revs like it started, but stops quickly?
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