shutoff

Plural: shutoffs

Noun

• A device or mechanism designed to stop the flow or operation.
• A valve used to turn something off.
• The act of turning something off.

Examples

• A well-placed word served as a shutoff to his opponent’s promising word extension.
• The fire raged for hours because they were unable to reach the shutoff for the gas line.
• The letter warned of an impending shutoff if payment was not made promptly.

Related Words

shut down, shut off