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

Another safety feature to look for is an automatic shutoff mechanism. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

In the meantime, the utilities are to waive any power shutoffs when temperatures are forecasted to reach 90 degrees — and also in the future should the CalHeatScore become temporarily unavailable. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 28 July 2026

Verb

The company says the feature will detect officers’ abnormal search activity and shut off their access until an agency administrator can review it. — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

In people with this gene mutation — which experts say applies to about 1 in 250 people in the United States — one or both copies of ANGPTL3 is shut off. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026