SHUTOFF Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈshət-ˌȯf

Definition of shutoff

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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verb

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

Noun

Power shutoffs have become more common in the West as wildfire risk has expanded. — Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 One forced the shutoff of electric power in Eureka and Tintic Junction, communities in the county, and the shutdown of state roadways, the Juab County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Facebook post. — Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 26 June 2026

Verb

Two weeks ago, Lutnick invoked export control authorities to require Anthropic to shut off access to its two most capable systems, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, citing threats to national security. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 27 June 2026 More than 1,600 people were without power after PPL Electric Utilities shut off power in the area during the blaze, CBS Philadelphia reported. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shutoff

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutoff

Noun

Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Now its people should rise up and demand a cessation of cruelty that threatens to paint another stain of shame on the legacy of this great nation.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026

Definition of cessation

Verb

During the war, as the death toll ticked upward in the enclave, search operations for bodies largely stopped, either because most heavy equipment was destroyed, fuel became scarce or many strike sites became inaccessible due to the fighting.

— Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Curious passersby stopped throughout the day, gazing up at what used to be the Pfizer headquarters building.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of stop

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Massive explosions lit up the night sky as ballistic missiles and drones hammered parts of the city, killing at least 14 people in the city and three others in the surrounding region, with dozens more wounded, city officials said.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Alicent and Helaena will be held prisoner until Aemond is found and killed.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Definition of kill

Noun

Before every project hits the factory floor, a computer analysis calculates every cut and sorts out unforeseen hitches that can bring traditional projects to a halt such as conflicts between plumbing lines and bearing walls, Glenn said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The pledge did not immediately satisfy hardline conservatives, who ground operations in the House to a halt last week.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of halt

Verb

Under the proposal, the academy could cease operations for roughly seven months after the January 2028 class, which would let the department temporarily reassign more than 300 officers from its training division.

— Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Furthermore, the centralized App Store infrastructure means third-party applications would cease to function if Apple's servers are no longer active.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of cease

Verb

The system uses a three-level braking architecture that combines retarder braking, electric braking, and mechanical braking to improve safety during operation under demanding mining conditions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
If modern vehicles are so reliant on software for everything from displaying driving speeds to braking in some models, free OTA software updates could save drivers the hassle of bringing their cars into an authorized dealer for repairs.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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