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English / phrasal verb

Shut off

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To stop the flow or supply of something (such as power, internet, or access), or to deactivate a machine or system.

In context

01

He decided to shut off the Wi-Fi router overnight to protect his smart devices from unauthorized access.

02

The automated security software will shut off system access immediately if malware is detected.

Synonyms

turn off,disconnect,power down

Antonyms

turn on,activate,switch on

Collocations

shut off access,shut off power,shut off the connection

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗