SHUT OFF Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈshət-ˌȯf

Definition of shutoff

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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verb

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

Noun

When replacing hoses, consider auto-shutoff hoses, which feature an internal valve that automatically stops the flow of water if a sudden surge is detected. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 June 2026 Parts of northern Arizona were without power Saturday as the utility serving the area initiated a safety shutoff in hopes of lessening the wildfire risk. — Ty Oneil, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026

Verb

With extreme fire conditions persisting in Utah, Rocky Mountain Power also shut off power lines serving Beaver County and other areas. — Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 Rocky Mountain Power said power lines serving Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Millard, San Juan and Washington counties were shut off Saturday. — Ty Oneil, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shutoff

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutoff

Noun

Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Now its people should rise up and demand a cessation of cruelty that threatens to paint another stain of shame on the legacy of this great nation.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026

Definition of cessation

Verb

When there was a pause in the action, referee Raphael Claus stopped the match to look at VAR to determine whether Balogun committed a foul worthy of a red card.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Making new friends isn’t something that has to stop at a certain point in your life.

— Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of stop

Verb

Massive explosions lit up the night sky as ballistic missiles and drones hammered parts of the city, killing at least 14 people in the city and three others in the surrounding region, with dozens more wounded, city officials said.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Alicent and Helaena will be held prisoner until Aemond is found and killed.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Definition of kill

Noun

Gulf primary bond issuance came to an abrupt halt in the wake of the conflict, with corporate and sovereign bond yields jumping as geopolitical tensions escalated.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Wrangling my emotions became the difference between sputtering to a halt and moving forward.

— Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of halt

Verb

Sony Interactive Entertainment, the largest video game company in the world by direct revenue, will reportedly cease production of physical discs for its formidable library of games for the PlayStation console.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Founder David DeHaney, who set up the company in 2016, announced the decision to cease trading and appoint an administrator on Thursday.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 2 July 2026

Definition of cease

Verb

The system uses a three-level braking architecture that combines retarder braking, electric braking, and mechanical braking to improve safety during operation under demanding mining conditions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
If modern vehicles are so reliant on software for everything from displaying driving speeds to braking in some models, free OTA software updates could save drivers the hassle of bringing their cars into an authorized dealer for repairs.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of brake

Noun

Skratch also interviewed other sources for its story who hinted at potential infidelity by Mickelson amid abrupt endings of memberships at other golf clubs.

— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Wait, wasn’t the original happy ending supposed to have our protagonist pairing up with his son?

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 2 July 2026

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