shuts off
Ceases to operate
Shuts off means to stop the operation or flow of something, typically by turning a switch, valve, or control: She shuts off the water before leaving, The engine shuts off automatically.
It can also describe cutting oneself off emotionally or socially: He shuts off whenever the topic comes up.
Deactivate a device
- killCause death
- disableRemove functional capacity
- deactivateTurn off or neutralize
- disconnectTo break a connection
unplug · stop · halt · terminate · disengage · idle · stall · immobilize
Removed or suddenly stopped
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- breakInterrupt continuity
- haltComplete sudden stop
- suspendHalt or hang temporarily
freeze · disruption · stoppage · hiatus · malfunction · glitch · trip · blow
power down
Deactivate a device
- killCause death
- disableRemove functional capacity
- deactivateTurn off or neutralize
disconnect · unplug · stop · halt · terminate · disengage · idle · stall · immobilize · cut power
cut out
Removed or suddenly stopped
suspend · freeze · disruption · stoppage · hiatus · malfunction · glitch · trip · blow · fault
mute
Without voice or sound
squelch · stifle · suppress · dampen · muffle · drown out · cut short · gag · censor · quash
withdraw
Remove or pull away
disengage · detach · distance · seclude · barrier · partition · separate · cut ties · lock out · exclude
- cuts offdisconnects, severs, detaches, unplugs, chops