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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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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as in to kill
to cause to stop functioning
shut off the computer to save electricity
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Recent Examples of shutoff
Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
That residence is one of nearly 1,000 Coast Guard housing units at risk of electricity shutoffs because of unpaid bills.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
After multiple meetings with representatives from HSA, Bovo’s administration ultimately decided not to shut off water service to HSA, citing the financial distress the hospitals were experiencing, according to a former high-ranking Hialeah official.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
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Noun
Add a shutoff valve and a flush valve to each garden bed.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
That residence is one of nearly 1,000 Coast Guard housing units at risk of electricity shutoffs because of unpaid bills.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
During the next three weeks, mobile internet was impeded or shut off in the center of Moscow.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
After multiple meetings with representatives from HSA, Bovo’s administration ultimately decided not to shut off water service to HSA, citing the financial distress the hospitals were experiencing, according to a former high-ranking Hialeah official.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutoff
Noun
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Advertisement Iran has indicated that a cessation of Israeli attacks across the region is one of its red lines.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
11 May 2026
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In many cases, weight loss and smoking cessation helps reduce disease severity over time.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
Verb
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This $20 maxi dress is versatile enough to serve multiple occasions and seasons—and shoppers can’t stop buying multiples of them.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
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Goalkeeper Isabell Ikirt stopped a shot by Oconee County’s Sydney Jackson, prompting celebration by Jefferson, but the Dragons were told Ikirt had come off the line.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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In a final battle, the Darksaber is destroyed, Gideon and his clones are seemingly killed, and the newly united Mandalorians settle back on Mandalore.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Initial tests suggested the outbreak may not involve the Ebola Zaire strain, which was responsible for Congo’s devastating 2018-2020 epidemic that killed more than 1,000 people.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The closing scene, from Cleveland’s perspective, was pain, the sting of a blown 3-1 series lead and the screeching halt of an improbable, magical journey.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Eventually, the whole charge pump will grind to a halt, leaving no current flow.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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During his temporary leadership, FEMA ceased door-to-door canvassing to reach survivors after disasters, and canceled a multibillion-dollar resilience grant program, since restored by a federal judge.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The 47,000-square-foot store has been vacant since last June, when retail operations ceased following parent company Kroger’s decision to close several Chicago-area and suburban stores.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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This prevents the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module from running a brake pad self-adjustment routine that can contribute to the battery drain.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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And because there can only be an electric motor at the rear axle, not the front—supposedly out of fear that new entrant Audi would have too much of an advantage—cars could regenerate just a fraction of the total energy possible under braking.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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There was a sense of endings at St James’ Park; not definitive, not complete, but persuasive, a final home game for Kieran Trippier as a Newcastle player, and a feeble waft of farewell in the colour of claret.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The only false step in the sketch is the ending, which goes out on a cheap joke.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Detroit catcher Dylan Dinger’s throw wasn’t in time to get Bichette, but shortstop Zach Short threw home to get Benge, ending the inning with the game still tied.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Seiya Suzuki, up for the second time with two on, struck out to end the eighth.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Shutoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutoff. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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