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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2
as in to kill
to cause to stop functioning
shut off the computer to save electricity
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Recent Examples of shutoff
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
As of noon Friday, the utility reported shutoffs affecting more than 7,300 customers across 12 counties, including San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Shasta.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2025
Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
But the finale drew massive cheers from the local crowd, with the Indianapolis News reporting at the time that the ovation lasted for 10 minutes after the pay-per-view cameras shut off.
—Rory Appleton, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Dry, windy weekend heightens California’s wildfire risks, triggering power shutoffs for thousands.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
As of noon Friday, the utility reported shutoffs affecting more than 7,300 customers across 12 counties, including San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Shasta.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2025
Verb
As the master’s degree safety valve is shut off, pressure for earn-and-learn options will mount.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
But the finale drew massive cheers from the local crowd, with the Indianapolis News reporting at the time that the ovation lasted for 10 minutes after the pay-per-view cameras shut off.
—Rory Appleton, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutoff
Noun
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The cessation of fighting between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. is to allow humanitarian aid to reach the three areas.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Notwithstanding some confusion over the precise timing of the cease-fire that has put a halt to the twelve-day war in the Middle East over Iran’s nuclear program, the cessation of hostilities seems to be holding.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Shortly after Braun’s executive order, the Indiana Department of Health told local health departments to stop accepting requests to change genders on birth certificates.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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The roster lacks the kind of player who could credibly try and stop James or Dončić, the kind of player who can free up Austin Reaves from being the primary defender called upon to slow the best backcourt players the Lakers face.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The man accused of pulling the trigger in a Christmas Day shooting that killed two Milwaukee teenagers is no longer on the run.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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It should be noted that Herman’s dreams of middle-class success in an isolated Jewish enclave away from the racially mixed, transnational pressures and pleasures of urban life are also what finally kill him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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For businesses, this means operations don’t come to a halt.—
Kwabena Osei-Sarpong,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The point is that in those cases, the players’ unions had the power to bring the whole sport to a halt.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Which is yet another reason for politicians to cease trying to corrupt the brilliance of freely arrived at price signals.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Historic vote guts public media nationally On May 1, Trump issued an executive order instructing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the private nonprofit that manages the federal money for public media, to cease funding of NPR and PBS.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
Verb
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It’s caused by suspension movement, especially over bumps or during braking.—
Kristin Shaw,
Popular Science,
31 July 2025
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In contrast to other semi-autos, the e-clutch does not require you to rely on the clutch at all, even while braking or stopping.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Kids will enjoy the goat’s antics and the sweet surprise ending, and those of us who sometimes share Ada’s dreams will appreciate the reminder that a little chaos can be good for the soul.—
Caroline Carlson
August 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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After the film was released on Aug. 1, many fans noticed that the film's ending is different from the book's.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Last year, Kennedy ended his independent bid for president during an Arizona visit and endorsed President Donald Trump.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Quino ended the strip in 1973 and with his wife, left for Europe.—
Alex Dueben
July 21,
Literary Hub,
21 July 2025
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“Shutoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutoff. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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