shut off
Third Person
shuts off
Present Participle
shutting off
Past Tense
shut off
Past Participle
shut off
1
stem the flow of
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2
to stop or close off the flow or passage of something
- He shut off the water supply to fix the leaking pipe.
- The mechanic shut off the engine to inspect the problem.
- She shut off the electricity before changing the light bulb.
- They shut off access to the building during the security drill.
- The city shut off traffic to clear the accident on the highway.
3
isolate or separate
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