shutoff en · NOUN
Etymology
Deverbal from shut off.
Meanings
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A valve used to turn something off.
The fire raged for hours because they were unable to reach the shutoff for the gas line.
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The act of turning something off.
The letter warned of an impending shutoff if payment was not made promptly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shutoffs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| shut-off | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Hyponyms
stopcock (valve)