Pronunciation: /ʃʌt ɒf/
verb to stop the flow or operation of something
A1 Please shut off the lights before leaving the room.
A2 I shut off my phone during the movie to avoid distractions.
B1 The technician shut off the power to the building for maintenance.
B2 She shut off the water supply to the house to prevent flooding.
C1 The government decided to shut off access to certain websites for security reasons.
C2 In case of emergency, the pilot can shut off the engine and glide the plane to safety.
adjective used to describe something that has been turned off or stopped
A1 The lights in the room were shut off, so it was dark.
A2 I couldn't find the switch to shut off the alarm clock.
B1 Please remember to shut off all electronic devices before takeoff.
B2 The main power supply was shut off due to a technical issue.
C1 The emergency shut off valve was activated to stop the flow of gas.
C2 The shut off mechanism failed, causing a major water leak in the building.
adverb in a manner that stops the flow or operation of something
A1 Please shut off the lights before leaving the room.
A2 I shut off my phone during the movie to avoid any distractions.
B1 The automatic timer shut off the heater when the room reached the desired temperature.
B2 The power company shut off the electricity due to unpaid bills.
C1 The government decided to shut off access to certain websites for security reasons.
C2 The emergency protocol required the pilot to shut off the engines immediately.
formal Please remember to shut off all electronic devices before takeoff.
informal Don't forget to shut off the lights when you leave the room.
slang I had to shut off the TV because it was getting on my nerves.
figurative Sometimes we need to shut off our emotions in order to make rational decisions.
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