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
Chelsea Rivera, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
What to know after lawmaker's threat of surcharge, shutoff When could a government shutdown occur?
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Erin Doherty, CNBC, 27 May 2025
Williams allegedly shut off the water to a toilet to help clear the way for the inmates to escape, sources said.
—Jason Volack, ABC News, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Florida is home to over 1.43 million veterans, and in 2019, over one-quarter reported living in households experiencing financial hardship, increasing their chances of experiencing a utility shutoff.
—Chelsea Rivera, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
What to know after lawmaker's threat of surcharge, shutoff When could a government shutdown occur?
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
Trump’s threat to shut off federal funding could be significant for California, the world’s fourth-largest economy.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 27 May 2025
Williams allegedly shut off the water to a toilet to help clear the way for the inmates to escape, sources said.
—Jason Volack, ABC News, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutoff
Noun
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Transportation electrification would contribute mightily to the abeyance and cessation of these current and future disasters, saving untold property and lives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Hamas has demanded a deal that would provide stronger guarantees toward a lasting cessation of hostilities, a position the U.S. and Israel have dismissed.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Verb
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California lawmakers are looking to stop local police officers and federal agents from wearing face masks or coverings while carrying out operations in the state.—
Billal Rahman
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus called the National Guard to stop the students from entering the school, sparking the Little Rock Crisis.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
Verb
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In the moments after the chase, Rivera was shot and killed by her own partner, authorities have said.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Some residents cited New Orleans’ resilience during tough times – think Hurricane Katrina or after 14 were killed this year after a man drove a speeding truck into New Year’s Day revelers on Bourbon Street – and took it in stride.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Taylor Walls belted a homer and drove in three runs, Danny Jansen added a two-run shot and Brandon Lowe had a solo homer for the Rays, who saw their four-game winning streak come to a halt.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Trump signed an order May 2 directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cease funding NPR and PBS.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The company has ceased production and distribution of the products as FDA and the company continue their investigation to correct the issue with the manufacturer.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Verb
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One alarming story comes via London Centric, which earlier this year reported on an alarming trend of legs broken when Lime bikes fall on riders after problems braking.—
Nicole Kobie,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The agency opened the probe last May after the vehicles braked suddenly and were rear-ended by motorcyclists, which led to minor injuries.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Even a half-century later, the undead ghouls that descend upon survivors in a Pennsylvania farm house are timeless and the gut-punch ending couldn't be more timely.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Move over, infamously maligned ending of 2018’s The Predator — there’s a new cliffhanger in town.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
Verb
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The growing conflict between Israel and Iran is testing Trump who ran on a promise to quickly end the brutal wars in Gaza and Ukraine and build a foreign policy that more broadly favors steering clear of foreign conflicts.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Then, the knives failed him — another hot streak ended by a frigid stretch.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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“Shutoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutoff. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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