Phrasal Verbs

shut off

This page is about the phrasal verb shut off

Meaning

If a machine, a system or a supply shuts off, or is shut off by someone, it stops.

Synonym

turn off

For example

  • shut off Our gas has been shut off because we didn't pay the bill on time.

  • shut sth off The engine will shut itself off if starts to overheat.

Quick Quiz

Did you remember to shut off the electricity and the gas

a. before you left home for your holiday?

b. when you got home?

c. when you started to drive?
a) before you left home for your holiday? b) when you got home? c) when you started to drive?

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