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
Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The considerable number of critical systems such as fire alarms, elevators, security and fax machines still tied to copper landlines will make this shutoff a priority for them.
—Ed Fox, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Medora Lee, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, the air conditioning will shut off, the servers will overheat, and the data centers will shut down.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The nonprofit’s president and chief executive, Stephen Cheung, clarified during Thursday’s online news conference that the value did not include losses to businesses outside the burn area, such as those that suffered utility shutoffs or other setbacks.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The considerable number of critical systems such as fire alarms, elevators, security and fax machines still tied to copper landlines will make this shutoff a priority for them.
—Ed Fox, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
Many people are in danger of utilities shutting off their power this summer and, in the future, if LIHEAP is closed permanently.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, the air conditioning will shut off, the servers will overheat, and the data centers will shut down.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutoff
Noun
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Most of these disruptions begin to normalize soon after alcohol cessation.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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More severe complications can include apnea (the sudden, temporary cessation of breathing), pneumonia, rib fractures from severe coughing, and even death.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When the American money stopped flowing, the local soup kitchen closed and Ms. Musa went out searching for food.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The confrontation stopped and restarted as the man appeared to try to get the knife away from Perez over the fence.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Renee Moore worked near the building and relied on its daycare for her 6-month-old son Antonio Cooper Jr., who was among those killed.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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One month later, their father, who was working as a captain for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was killed.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Celtics outscored it 30-18 as the Magic’s offense ground to a halt.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Vehicles on every road in Israel come to a halt and drivers emerge from their cars or trucks to stand at attention.—
Rabbi Steve Roth,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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That shouldn’t be a surprise because the Packers would rather cease to exist as a franchise than draft an offensive lineman who can’t play at least three.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Without these little guys and their fellow pollinators, our gardens would be devoid of fruit, our flowers would not spread, and many species that rely on them would cease to exist.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And day or night travel is catered for too, courtesy of a 100-lux headlight, plus a braking tail-light integrated into the full alloy fender to the rear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2025
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This is used to issue steering and braking instructions to the ECU.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Weak Hero Class 2’s ending: Si-Eun’s master plan Ryeo Un as Park Hu-min, Lee Min-jae as Go Hyuntak Darae Lee/Netflix Weak Hero Class 2 builds to a massive showdown between the members of the Union and the Eunjang student body.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Sadly, by the time the ending — easy, predictable, full of hope — rolls around, the story is already fading from memory.—
Gabino Iglesias,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Lawmakers can typically override a governor’s veto with another vote on the bill if the legislation receives two-thirds support from each chamber, though the Idaho Legislature ended this year’s regular legislative session early this month.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Museum of African-American History Faces Uncertain Future After Federal Grant Terminated The Museum of African American History in Boston is facing financial uncertainty after the federal government abruptly ended its three-year grant.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Shutoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutoff. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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