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shutoff

[shuht-awf, -of] / ˈʃʌtˌɔf, -ˌɒf /


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But consumers who fall behind can face a shutoff once the moratorium ends at the end of March.

From Barron's Jan. 22, 2026

Cheng said DWP has challenged meter manufacturers to develop a device that would allow the agency to activate the shutoff valves remotely if necessary.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 17, 2025

The first severe windstorm that started Jan. 7 prompted a public safety shutoff and also damaged a line servicing the area, requiring repairs, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 25, 2025

Additionally, the company said its distribution lines to the west of Eaton Canyon "were de-energized well before the reported start time of the fire" as part of its fire safety shutoff program.

From BBC Jan. 16, 2025

She hurried to the wall and flipped the emergency shutoff switch back to the “on” position.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein




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