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
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
As of noon Friday, the utility reported shutoffs affecting more than 7,300 customers across 12 counties, including San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Shasta.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2025
Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
But the finale drew massive cheers from the local crowd, with the Indianapolis News reporting at the time that the ovation lasted for 10 minutes after the pay-per-view cameras shut off.
—Rory Appleton, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Dry, windy weekend heightens California’s wildfire risks, triggering power shutoffs for thousands.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
As of noon Friday, the utility reported shutoffs affecting more than 7,300 customers across 12 counties, including San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Shasta.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2025
Verb
As the master’s degree safety valve is shut off, pressure for earn-and-learn options will mount.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
But the finale drew massive cheers from the local crowd, with the Indianapolis News reporting at the time that the ovation lasted for 10 minutes after the pay-per-view cameras shut off.
—Rory Appleton, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutoff
Noun
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The cessation of fighting between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. is to allow humanitarian aid to reach the three areas.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Notwithstanding some confusion over the precise timing of the cease-fire that has put a halt to the twelve-day war in the Middle East over Iran’s nuclear program, the cessation of hostilities seems to be holding.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Shortly after Braun’s executive order, the Indiana Department of Health told local health departments to stop accepting requests to change genders on birth certificates.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Organizations need to stop managing change and start creating it.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The man accused of pulling the trigger in a Christmas Day shooting that killed two Milwaukee teenagers is no longer on the run.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The push for tools to address overdoses has taken on more urgency as deaths from synthetic opioids have skyrocketed in Texas and across the U.S. Fentanyl was identified as the likely cause of a surge of 79 overdoses in Austin last spring, which killed nine people.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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The point is that in those cases, the players’ unions had the power to bring the whole sport to a halt.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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For businesses, this means operations don’t come to a halt.—
Kwabena Osei-Sarpong,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Parrot Jungle ceased operations in Pinecrest and its birds and staff made the move to Miami with the opening of Jungle Island in 2003.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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Nissan Stadium's weather policy states that if lightning strikes within eight miles of the stage, the venue must cease the concert and ask show-goers to shelter in place.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Turn signaling and hazard lights have been added to the headlight/braking tail-light recipe, and riders now get to check metrics on a detachable 3.5-inch color display instead of monochrome.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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Another video showed the same vehicle braking hard after passing a police car.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 July 2025
Noun
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His tail wagged, knowing his happy ending had finally arrived.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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So, obviously the season one ending is setting up some great exploration in the world above for season two.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Last year, Kennedy ended his independent bid for president during an Arizona visit and endorsed President Donald Trump.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Megan and Thompson ended the workout by helping each other stretch and giving each other a kiss.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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“Shutoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutoff. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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