- Stop the flow or passage of something. 2. Close off; isolate.
Examples:
- They shut off the water while repairs were being made.
Origin: Early 1800s (sense 1); first half of 1800s (sense 2)
Synonyms: turn off, cut off, isolate (sense 2)
Examples:
Origin: Early 1800s (sense 1); first half of 1800s (sense 2)
Synonyms: turn off, cut off, isolate (sense 2)