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
• stunt
• kill
• squelch
• squash
• 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 compact, rechargeable design features a digital display, preset selector and automatic shutoff. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Lena Hardy, communications director for the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management, said the city will increase shutoffs for eligible delinquent accounts, write off inactive accounts and hold corporations with unpaid balances accountable. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Verb

The instruments were shut off for months to reduce power use and keep Swift from sinking. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

For now, the company is limited to just 15 minutes of operation in space before the chips have to be shut off to cool back down. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026