Shut off

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Pro Tip 1/2

Physical Actions

Use 'shut off' when talking about physically stopping machines or equipment.

Illustration for Physical Actions

Please shut off the printer after use.

Pro Tip 2/2

Imperative Mode

'Shut off' can be used as a command to tell someone to stop the operation of something.

Illustration for Imperative Mode

Shut off the oven before the cake burns!

Visual representation of the word "Shut off"

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