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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

shutoff

/ʃʌft/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does shutoff mean?

noun, verb

A device or mechanism for shutting off a flow of fluid, gas, or electricity. To shut off or stop the flow of something.

Example

"The valve was a shutoff for the gas line, and it had to be turned clockwise to shut off the supply."

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