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Shut Off (Verb)

Stem the flow of; "shut off the gas when you leave for a vacation".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

We always shut off the water supply before checking for leaks in the pipes.
When you're finished using the lawn mower, make sure to shut off the gasoline engine.
It's essential to shut off the stove while the kitchen is unattended to prevent a fire hazard.
The hotel reception asked us to shut off the air conditioning when we check out of the room.
If you notice any unusual odor, immediately shut off the main electrical supply and call a technician.

Isolate or separate; "She was shut off from the friends".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The small town was shut off from the rest of the world due to the severe weather conditions.
She was shut off from her family after making a drastic decision that they couldn't accept.
The VIP section was shut off from the rest of the nightclub by a velvet rope.
The country was shut off from international trade due to economic sanctions.
The isolated village was shut off from the nearby city by a dense forest.

Block off the passage through; "We shut off the valve".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

They shut off the main water supply to begin the repair process.
To avoid the traffic jam, they had to shut off the highway entrance temporarily.
Engineers decided to shut off the contaminated pipe to prevent further damage.
She quickly shut off the gas line when she noticed the leak in the kitchen.
The construction team was instructed to shut off the street to facilitate the demolition.