as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
the utility company threatened them with the shutoff of electricity if the bills weren't paid
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1
as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
threatened to shut off peace talks if the other side kept making unreasonable demands
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as in to kill
to cause to stop functioning
shut off the computer to save electricity
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Recent Examples of shutoff
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
When replacing hoses, consider auto-shutoff hoses, which feature an internal valve that automatically stops the flow of water if a sudden surge is detected.
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Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
Ty Oneil,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2026
Gas has been shut off and many areas are without power, according to the mayor.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
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Noun
One forced the shutoff of electric power in Eureka and Tintic Junction, communities in the county, and the shutdown of state roadways, the Juab County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Facebook post.
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Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
When replacing hoses, consider auto-shutoff hoses, which feature an internal valve that automatically stops the flow of water if a sudden surge is detected.
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Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
Verb
Rocky Mountain Power said power lines serving Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Millard, San Juan and Washington counties were shut off Saturday.
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Ty Oneil,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2026
Gas has been shut off and many areas are without power, according to the mayor.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutoff
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Starting an exercise program, eating better, smoking cessation -- these are all examples of behaviors that require serious commitment to implement and maintain.
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Tehran insists that the deal’s implementation start with a cessation of all fighting — including between Israel and Hezbollah.
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When there was a pause in the action, referee Raphael Claus stopped the match to look at VAR to determine whether Balogun committed a foul worthy of a red card.
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Making new friends isn’t something that has to stop at a certain point in your life.
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The mother of a man killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bike in Manhattan is demanding justice for her son.
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The one-two punch wreaked massive destruction throughout the region, killing at least 235 and wounding more than 4,300.
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Gulf primary bond issuance came to an abrupt halt in the wake of the conflict, with corporate and sovereign bond yields jumping as geopolitical tensions escalated.
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Wrangling my emotions became the difference between sputtering to a halt and moving forward.
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As of Monday evening, no formal announcement had been made regarding when the facility would cease operations or when the demobilization process would be completed.
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Haiti ceased making payments in 1947.
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Drivers need to brake firmly and stay in the lane instead of swerving.
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The braking system follows the same philosophy, with a dual-piston floating caliper and disc up front, and a 220-mm rear disc paired with a single-piston caliper.
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But this Powerball story has a sad ending.
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The crowd of 42,056 was poised for another wacky Cubs-Brewers ending, though most of those who stuck around seemed to be road-tripping Cubs fans.
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Soon after then-President Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US in January, Venezuela ended Cuba’s long-standing medical mission in the country, cutting off a key resource in underserved communities.
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Kirby gave up a one-out double to Josh Lowe in the fifth but struck out the side — including Neto — to end the inning.
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“Shutoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutoff. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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