Shut off
verb
To stop the operation of a piece of equipment or machinery.
I forgot to shut off the lights before I left home.
Often appears as...
- shut off the light
- shut off the engine
verb
To prevent something from being seen, heard or felt.
He managed to shut off his pain and continue playing the match.
Often appears as...
- shut off emotions
- shut off distractions
verb
To isolate oneself, often avoiding social interactions.
After the incident, she just shut herself off from the world.
Often appears as...
- shut off from the world
- shut off from society
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To stop the supply of something, especially a utility like gas, electricity or water.
During the repair, the workers had to shut off the gas.
Often appears as...
- shut off gas
- shut off electricity
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To stop the operation of a piece of equipment or machinery.
I forgot to shut off the lights before I left home.
Often appears as...
- shut off the light
- shut off the engine
verb
To prevent something from being seen, heard or felt.
He managed to shut off his pain and continue playing the match.
Often appears as...
- shut off emotions
- shut off distractions
verb
To isolate oneself, often avoiding social interactions.
After the incident, she just shut herself off from the world.
Often appears as...
- shut off from the world
- shut off from society
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To stop the supply of something, especially a utility like gas, electricity or water.
During the repair, the workers had to shut off the gas.
Often appears as...
- shut off gas
- shut off electricity
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Actions
Use 'shut off' when talking about physically stopping machines or equipment.
Please shut off the printer after use.
Pro Tip 2/2Imperative Mode
'Shut off' can be used as a command to tell someone to stop the operation of something.
Shut off the oven before the cake burns!
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Actions
Use 'shut off' when talking about physically stopping machines or equipment.
Please shut off the printer after use.
Pro Tip 2/2Imperative Mode
'Shut off' can be used as a command to tell someone to stop the operation of something.
Shut off the oven before the cake burns!
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Actions
Use 'shut off' when talking about physically stopping machines or equipment.
Please shut off the printer after use.
Pro Tip 2/2Imperative Mode
'Shut off' can be used as a command to tell someone to stop the operation of something.
Shut off the oven before the cake burns!
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