1
as in stops
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 kills
to cause to stop functioning
shut off the computer to save electricity
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Recent Examples of shuts off
Sena says the headlight automatically shuts off after 10 minutes in a bid to preserve battery life.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026
So nothing shuts off overnight.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This shuts off the engine at stoplights or when idling, and restarts it once the accelerator is pressed.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
This device recognizes when nature brings the water that your lawn needs and shuts off automatic sprinklers.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Each treatment lasts three minutes and automatically shuts off when it's done.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Grant leads his mother down the steps as Rose shuts off the light.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The keyboard also comes with a pairable mouse that automatically shuts off the user’s webcam when it’s placed on an accompanying dock.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
Taliban shuts off Afghanistan internet nationwide Afghanistan imposed a nationwide internet blackout, the latest sign of the Taliban government’s increasingly severe rule.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Utkarsh Sood
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026
So nothing shuts off overnight.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This shuts off the engine at stoplights or when idling, and restarts it once the accelerator is pressed.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
This device recognizes when nature brings the water that your lawn needs and shuts off automatic sprinklers.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Each treatment lasts three minutes and automatically shuts off when it's done.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Grant leads his mother down the steps as Rose shuts off the light.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The keyboard also comes with a pairable mouse that automatically shuts off the user’s webcam when it’s placed on an accompanying dock.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
Taliban shuts off Afghanistan internet nationwide Afghanistan imposed a nationwide internet blackout, the latest sign of the Taliban government’s increasingly severe rule.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shuts off
Verb
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Your success stops feeling hollow.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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There is no single treatment that stops the allergic march in its tracks, but there are ways to slow its progress.—
Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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The deal, which was first announced last month, kills a ballot measure effort that could have cost San Diego $300 million by prohibiting the city from collecting anything for trash service during fiscal years 2028 and 2029.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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In 1995, Guidera landed the role of Robbie Llywelyn, the diabetic man that Natasha Henstridge’s Sil kills in Roger Donaldson’s Species.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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In the company of Charlie and Catherine, Leonora ceases to feel like herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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With a simple pair of black flats and a light sweater draped over her shoulders, her light blue satin slip dress ceases to be reserved for special occasions.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
30 May 2026
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The Mobi Fold embraces its bendy nature and, sensibly, automatically turns on when opened up and turns off when it’s folded shut.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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There isn’t a friction point at the moment, but if the money spigot turns off, then things can change.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Voting for the mall ends June 1.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Fans who fear Major League Baseball is headed toward a work stoppage because the collective-bargaining agreement ends later this year could not have liked the events of the past week.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The man looks down almost immediately after the light turns on when the light deactivates.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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This higher temperature darkens the paste, slightly caramelizes the sugar, and deactivates enzymes that would otherwise break down pectin, resulting in a thicker, more cooked-tasting product.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Not necessarily that the basketball becomes easier, but each minute is so tense, both teams are so focused and each possession is so tight that the winner is often decided by which team — or player — can execute when the game halts to a grind.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Cooper’s ruling halts those plans for now.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Currently, Screen Time often acts up and just cuts off access to all apps, whether it’s supposed to or not.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2026
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As the rocket’s core stage cuts off, the zero G indicator will begin to float, identifying the moment when the crew is officially in space.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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