cut-off switches
nounUK /ˈkʌt ɒf ˈswɪtʃɪz/
US /ˈkʌt ɔf ˈswɪtʃɪz/
Switches that stop the power from going to a machine.
The worker flipped the cut-off switches before fixing the machine.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Points where something stops or ends.
The cut-off switches for the race were marked with red flags.
3. Limits set on how much of something is allowed.
The new cut-off switches on spending helped the team save money.
4. Devices that turn off a flow of water or gas.
The plumber checked the cut-off switches under the sink.