Shut off Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃət/ /ˈɔf
SHUHT-awf
ʃˈʌt/ /ˈɒf
SHUT-of
Definición
To stop something from working or flowing, such as turning off a machine, light, or supply like water or gas.
Uso & Matices
Often informal; used with machines, devices, or utilities ('shut off the lights', 'shut off the water'). Can also describe stopping emotions or thoughts ('shut off your feelings'), though less common. Not the same as 'shut down', which is for entire systems or organizations.
Spanish: apagar - cortar (suministro)Portuguese (BR): desligar - cortar (suprimento)Portuguese (PT): desligar - cortar (fornecimento)Chinese (Simplified): 关闭 - 切断（供应）Chinese (Traditional): 關閉 - 切斷（供應）Hindi: बंद करना - काट देना (आपूर्ति)Arabic: إيقاف - قطع (الإمداد)Bengali: বন্ধ করা - থামিয়ে দেওয়াRussian: выключить - перекрытьJapanese: 切る - 止めるVietnamese: tắt - ngắtKorean: 끄다 - 차단하다Turkish: kapatmak - kesmekUrdu: بند کرنا - روکناIndonesian: mematikan - menghentikan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Please shut off the lights before you leave.
basic
He shut off the water because of a leak.
basic
I forgot to shut off the stove.
basic
The city will shut off electricity for repairs tonight.
natural
When I'm stressed, I try to shut off my thoughts for a while.
natural
The road was shut off after the storm for safety reasons.
natural