Shutoff
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shutoff is a noun meaning A valve used to turn something off.
Meaning
A valve used to turn something off.
More Meanings
- The act of turning something off.
Example Sentences
The letter warned of an impending shutoff if payment was not made promptly.
The fire raged for hours because they were unable to reach the shutoff for the gas line.
Word Forms
- shutoffs
- shut-off
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shut-off, shutdown, shutter, closing, stopping, stop.
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