Shut off Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈʃət/ /ˈɔf

SHUHT-awf

UK

ʃˈʌt/ /ˈɒf

SHUT-of

Definition

To stop something from working or flowing, such as turning off a machine, light, or supply like water or gas.

Usage & Nuances

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 দেওয়া
• Russian: выключить - перекрыть
• Japanese: 切る - 止める
• Vietnamese: tắt - ngắt
• Korean: 끄다 - 차단하다
• Turkish: kapatmak - kesmek
• Urdu: بند کرنا - روکنا
• Indonesian: mematikan - menghentikan

Example Sentences

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