puts aside

verb

present tense third-person singular of put aside
as in shuts off

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  1. shuts off
  2. turns off
  3. dismantles
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  • Getting testosterone from a pill or gel shuts off the body’s natural process for making the hormone.
    — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • In cool mode, the fan often stays on while the compressor shuts off, which continuously drains power just to push room-temperature air.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 June 2026
Definition of shuts off
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  • If Platner bows out and the Democrats put forth a new Senate nominee that turns off the progressive base, Coleman said that could change the tide of the general election, too.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026
  • The Mobi Fold embraces its bendy nature and, sensibly, automatically turns on when opened up and turns off when it’s folded shut.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
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  • What this framework dismantles is a common and counterproductive myth—that friendships either spark instantly or are not worth pursuing.
    — Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Economic incentives would be phased in as Tehran turns over nuclear material, dismantles nuclear facilities, and demonstrates a commitment to regional stability, the senior administration official said.
    — Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2026
Definition of dismantles
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