Synonyms of shutoff

shutoff 1 of 2

noun

ˈshət-ˌȯf 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cessation
• halt
• ending
• end
• shutdown
• closure
• close
• conclusion
• cutoff
• stoppage
• termination
• discontinuance
• expiration
• arrest
• stop
• discontinuation
• offset
• cease
• stay
• finish
• lapse
• closedown
• arrestment
• surcease
• check
• suspension
• interruption
• pause
• phaseout
• layoff
• moratorium
• standstill
• abeyance
• mop-up
• break
• letup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• continuance
• extension
• persistence
• prolongation

shut off

2 of 2

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stop
• cease
• halt
• end
• cut off
• quit
• lay off
• cut out
• leave off
• break off
• pack (up or in)
• delay
• break up
• have done with
• desist (from)
• give over
• suspend
• drop
• knock off
• discontinue
• conclude
• finish
• can
• break
• put the kibosh on
• close (down)
• check
• complete
• hold back
• turn back
• block
• clamp down
• rein (in)
• pause
• ruin
• deactivate
• stay
• hinder
• stem
• hold
• impede
• suppress
• dam
• brake
• blockade
• abort
• obstruct
• detain
• destroy
• arrest
• stamp
• dissolve
• abolish
• scuttle
• kill
• stunt
• squelch
• squash
• staunch
• call
• demolish
• snuff
• annul
• stanch
• kibosh

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• carry on
• continue
• run on
• keep up
• proceed
• advance
• progress
• follow through (with)
• drive
• stir
• propel
• actuate
• impel

2

as in to kill

to cause to stop functioning

shut off the computer to save electricity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kill
• brake
• turn off
• deactivate
• stick
• cut off
• phase out
• flick (off)
• jam
• dismantle
• draw up
• halt
• stall
• arrest
• mothball
• chock

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• set off
• move
• start
• turn on
• run
• drive
• power
• trigger
• activate
• generate
• propel
• spark
• push
• touch off
• charge
• fire
• fuel
• crank (up)
• trip
• actuate
• discharge
• release
• launch
• switch
• energize
• electrify
• recharge
• reactivate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shutoff

Noun

The bill was a victory for patient advocates who for years had urged the state to stretch the requirement, with power shutoffs becoming more frequent and lasting longer. —Kff Health News, Mercury News, 10 June 2025

Each cabinet will need to be approved by the FDNY and will need to have a fire suppression system, ventilation, temperature control and automatic shutoff if a battery is overheating. —Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025

Verb

Why risk alienating the one person who could shut off the federal faucet? —Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025

Over a dozen people have been arrested on suspicion of helping the escapees, including another inmate in the jail and a jail maintenance worker who is accused of shutting off water to the toilet allowing escapees to remove it. —Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 29 May 2025