Shut-off - English meaning

collocation

Block off the passage through

phrasal verb

Stop flowing or operating.

Usage examples:

When the flame goes out, the gas shuts off automatically

phrasal verb

Separate someone or something from something else.

Usage examples:

The family was shut off from the outside world

phrasal verb

Isolate oneself from other people.

Usage examples:

I couldn't shut myself off forever

phrasal verb

To stop the operation of a machine or system

Usage examples:

Did you shut off the light in the bedroom?, shut the engine off and take the keys., lift your foot …

phrasal verb

If a supply or process is shut off or someone shuts it off, it stops

Usage examples:

The committee has the power to shut off funds for the second phase of the prison construction., we …