shutoff
shutoff · shutoffs
A valve used to turn something offA valve used to turn something off.
Meaning
2 sensesA valve used to turn something off.
The fire raged for hours because they were unable to reach the shutoff for the gas line.
The act of turning something off.
The letter warned of an impending shutoff if payment was not made promptly.
Origin
Deverbal from shut off.Deverbal from shut off.
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