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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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
Ed Fox, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The filing outlines the company's ongoing efforts in wildfire risk reduction, including enhanced powerline safety settings and public safety power shutoffs.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025
CBS News, 7 Apr. 2025
Deputies contacted the power company and asked them to shut off the power in the area, according to the news release.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The considerable number of critical systems such as fire alarms, elevators, security and fax machines still tied to copper landlines will make this shutoff a priority for them.
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Cities have ordered evacuations as rescue crews in inflatable boats checked on residents in Kentucky and Tennessee, while utilities shut off power and gas in areas from Texas to Ohio.
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Cuts to smoking prevention and cessation programs, for example, don’t square with the aim of decreasing rates of chronic disease.—
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Any deal that eases sanctions or normalizes Russia's global standing should come with an end to weapons transfers to Iran and Syria and a cessation of military cooperation that enhances Iran's nuclear and missile programs.—
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Has Bacteria-Fighting Properties A study found that ACV helped stop the growth of two harmful bacteria: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli).—
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It was recently involved in the CDC's response to measles, advising on measures to stop spread within hospitals.—
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Rick kills one of the security men, as Chelsea is shot in the chest.—
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Then in the third period, once again killing a penalty with the Canadiens clinging to a 2-1 lead, and just after Sam Montembeault made a series of saves on Sean Couturier to maintain that lead, Suzuki added to it with the winning goal.—
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One unique thing Reno fit into it is a short sound around the 1:35 mark that sounds like a car screeching to a halt.—
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Rather than dwell on this possibility, or call for a halt to further investments until the federal funding picture resolves, supervisors instead took turns bidding Bergmann farewell and welcoming acting director Nadia Privara.—
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Yellow’s bankruptcy journey has lasted roughly 20 months, with the century-old less-than-truckload (LTL) company ceasing operations July 30, 2023.—
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If Jun-no can’t turn things around quickly the company may cease to exist.—
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The braking tail-light also boasts turn signaling, which is activated from the handlebar.—
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The switch between regenerative and friction braking during a single pedal movement can cause a vehicle's brakes to grab differently resulting in a slow or stop that is not smooth.—
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Season 3 left off in a dire place — in a shocking twist ending, Ava betrayed Deborah after the comedian had stabbed her in the back by naming someone else as the head writer of her new late-night show.—
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So the ending of the record is getting up onto the top of the moors and screaming at the sky—and off and into the clouds, and then we’re gone.—
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Pinch hitter Gavin Lux followed with a walk, but two straight flyouts ended that threat.—
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Afterwards, final voting commences on August 18 and ends the night of August 27.—
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“Shutoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutoff. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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