shut-off
shut-off
Definition
shut·-off (-ôf′)
noun
- something that shuts off a flow or movement, as a valve
- a stoppage or interruption
shut off
Synonyms
shut-off
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- feature: Individual lift levers control each cutting unit which feature automatic drive shut-off when raised above the prescribed height.
- have: Both can be tared to the full range and have an auto shut-off to conserve the battery life.
Adjective modifier
- automatic: The Phonics Writing Desk learning system features a volume control and an automatic shut-off.
- tight: The disk can be fitted with a soft seat if a tight shut-off is required.
Modifies a noun
- valve: The heat control on the dash links to a water shut-off valve in the engine compartment.
- device: Do not water on windy days. Install rain shut-off devices on in-ground irrigation systems to avoid watering lawns during rain events.
- switch: However, in dirty weather this may be inconvenient, in which case a remote shut-off switch is a real asset.
- nozzle: So use shut-off nozzles or kink the hose when you're not spraying.
- function: Configured to automatically activate the energy-saving and shut-off functions, it looks after the pennies, so that the pounds look after themselves.
Noun used with modifier
- auto: Small internal water tank with tank full auto shut-off.
- emergency: The hoist has a direct lever control and emergency shut-off valve.
- vacuum: The new Spot Pro incorporates a vacuum float shut-off and integral cord wrap.
- fuel: Fitting of automatic fuel shut-off valves which are activated by the fire detection system should be considered.
- power: Unintentional battery drain is avoided through use of automatic Phantom Power detection and automatic power shut-off on disconnection of the input signal.
- safety: Not all models tho are fitted with a tilt safety shut-off.
Browse dictionary entries near shut-off
- shut-in
- shut-eye
- shut down
- shut
- Shushan
- shush
- shunt winding
- shunt
- shunpike
- Shunning
- shut out
- shut up
- shutdown
- shutout
- shutter
- shutterbug
- shuttle
- shuttle diplomacy
- shuttlecock
- shvartze
