shutoff

Meaning

1. A valve used to turn something off.
2. The act of turning something off.

Synonyms

stop

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arrest

barrier

blockade

cease

cessation

cutoff

discontinuous

dwelling

halt

hold-up

interruption

pause

quit

rest

set-back

stoppage

put out of action

shuttingdown

phase-down

throw-out of

Etymology

Deverbal from shut off.