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shutting off

/ˈʃʌtɪŋ ɒf/

/ˈʃʌtɪŋ ɔf/

Translations

shut offverb

shutting off

Gerund

shut off

Past Simple

shut off

Past Participle

shutting off

Gerund

/ʃʌt ɒf/

/ʃʌt ɔf/

couperPour interrompre ou rompre les contacts, la communication ou les interactions avec quelqu’un.

She shut off all contact with her former friends after the argument.

Elle a coupé tout contact avec ses anciens amis après la dispute.

couperPour interrompre le fonctionnement, l’alimentation ou l’écoulement d’un appareil, d’une machine ou d’un service.

He shut off the engine before getting out of the car.

Il a coupé le moteur avant de sortir de la voiture.

Synonyms

turn off

cut off

switch off

Antonyms

turn on

shut offverb

To stop the operation or flow of something, such as a machine or a supply of water or electricity.

He shut off the engine before getting out of the car.

To isolate or exclude someone or something from communication or interaction.

She shut off all contact with her former friends after the argument.