Shut off
Turn off a device or supply
The phrasal verb "shut off" means to stop the flow of something, typically a utility, like water or electricity. A practical daily use might be, "Don’t forget to shut off the lights before we leave the house." It's a useful phrase for discussing everyday actions related to managing utilities.
Example Sentences
Please shut off the lights when you leave.
Please turn off the lights when you leave.
He shut off the engine and got out of the car.
He turned off the engine and exited the car.
They shut off the water supply temporarily.
They temporarily turned off the water supply.