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
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Fayetteville reported neighboring cities were notified of the issue and courtesy calls were being made to customers who could be affected by the shutoff.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025
Yaakov Katz, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
If the talent pipeline is shut off, companies will likely lose access to some of the brightest minds in their workforce.
—Sophie Alcorn, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Noun
If the bidet has a connection hose, check it for blockages by turning off the water shutoff valve and using a slim bottle brush or an old toothbrush to clear sediment and other buildup out of the hose.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Fayetteville reported neighboring cities were notified of the issue and courtesy calls were being made to customers who could be affected by the shutoff.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025
Verb
The phones were all on and were not shutting off.
—Yaakov Katz, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
If the talent pipeline is shut off, companies will likely lose access to some of the brightest minds in their workforce.
—Sophie Alcorn, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutoff
Noun
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Donio-Gideon said that Israel was far more interested in seeking a lasting solution than a temporary cessation of hostilities.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Senate bill is opposed by multiple smoking cessation groups, who argued that the Senate version lacked teeth to curb youth vaping.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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New guys had to come in, but that didn’t stop us.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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His activities don't stop there.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Milwaukee police are searching for the driver of a 2008 GMC pickup truck, accused of leaving the scene after striking and killing a 48-year-old pedestrian.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As of Monday afternoon, police reported at least 55 people had been shot citywide, with seven people killed, over the Labor Day weekend.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The stagnant city mostly drew senior citizens, and new hotel construction ground to a halt.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2025
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On October 7, 2023, efforts to realize the first goal came to a virtual halt as the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched what would become the deadliest attack in Israel's history, sparking an ongoing war that has spread across the region and drawn in Israel's top foe, Iran, directly.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The ripple effects from the pandemic did not cease with this declaration, and the impact of COVID-19 reverberated throughout college mental health.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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As compared to solar power, which ceases production at night, or wind power, which is dependent on weather conditions, the sea is in constant motion.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There’s also a B mode, activated via the car’s gear selector, which increases braking strength.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Glinski, who had been driving in his truck, said everyone behind him started braking after the bus crashed.—
Nic Anderson,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Their fairy-tale ending might not be so happy after all.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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For some, these tools aren’t only useful for the beginning or ending of relationships.—
Varuna Srinivasan,
Allure,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Popular visa categories often reach their annual limit well before the fiscal year ends, particularly for applicants from countries with high demand.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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George Springer’s revival season reaches new heights Springer ended last season with the ninth-lowest OPS in the American League.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Shutoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutoff. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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