shut-off
nounUK /ˈʃʌt ɒf/
US /ˈʃʌt ɔf/
A shut-off is when you stop something, like water or a machine, from working.
The plumber turned the shut-off valve to stop the leak.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A device that stops the flow of water, gas, or electricity.
Find the shut-off before the pipe bursts.
3. The act of closing a business or service for a period.
The factory had a two-week shut-off for repairs.
4. A person who avoids talking to others.
He's been a shut-off since the argument.