shut off
To stop something working or flowing, like water or gas, by closing a switch or valve.
Meanings
To stop the flow of water, gas, electricity, or another supply.
"The plumber shut off the water supply before beginning the repairs."
To stop a machine or engine from running.
"She shut off the engine and sat quietly in the parked car."
To separate or isolate a place or person from outside contact.
"Growing up in the countryside, she had felt shut off from the opportunities available in the city."
Very common for utilities: water, gas, electricity ('shut off the water'). Also used for engines and devices. Figurative sense: to shut oneself off emotionally from others. Can be intransitive: 'The machine shuts off automatically.'
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