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 Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners moved Tuesday to immediately suspend residential water and electricity service shutoffs due to nonpayment for the rest of the year after a period of unusually high utility bills. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

The maps do not show potential shutoffs in Sacramento, Woodland, Davis or West Sacramento. — Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Verb

The pair hunched over a laptop, studying the intricacies of Miller’s approach to shutting off the baseline on defense. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Williams said in an email to the Statesman that crews expect to remain on scene for the rest of the afternoon and that a roadway was closed as crews monitor nearby homes and work to shut off the gas. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026