Shutoff: meaning, definitions and examples

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shutoff

 

[ หˆสƒสŒtษ”f ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mechanical device

A shutoff is a device designed to stop the flow of a fluid, such as water or gas, within a system. It may be manually operated or automatic, serving safety and maintenance purposes.

Synonyms

cutoff, stopcock, valve

Examples of usage

  • Please turn the shutoff valve before repairs.
  • The shutoff for the water line is located in the basement.
  • An emergency shutoff might prevent a disaster.
Context #2 | Noun

system interruption

In a broader context, a shutoff can refer to a cessation or interruption of a service or operation. This can apply to utilities such as electricity or gas being turned off for maintenance or due to failure.

Synonyms

discontinuation, interruption, termination

Examples of usage

  • The power shutoff affected many homes in the area.
  • They announced a scheduled shutoff for maintenance.
  • The sudden shutoff of services left residents without power for hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "shutoff" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desligamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค‚เคฆ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abschaltung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemutusan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะผะบะฝะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyล‚ฤ…czenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฃใƒƒใƒˆใ‚ชใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arrรชt

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apagado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐจ๋‹จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠู‚ุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vypnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vypnutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ณ้—ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izklop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slokknun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉัˆั–ั€ะณั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรถndรผrmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apagado

Word origin

The term 'shutoff' is a compound word derived from the verb 'shut,' meaning to close or stop, and the noun 'off,' indicating a removal from a state of operation or occurrence. The origin of 'shut' traces back to Old English 'scyttan,' which means to fasten or close, while 'off' comes from the Old English 'of,' meaning away from or not in operation. The use of 'shutoff' to refer to devices that stop the flow of fluids or the interruption of services became more prevalent in the 20th century, particularly in the context of home maintenance and utility services. As technology progressed and systems became more complex, the need for reliable shutoff mechanisms became increasingly important for safety and efficiency.