2. Noun. The act of turning off something. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Shutoff
1. a device that shuts something off [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Shutoff
Literary usage of Shutoff
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Directory of Northridge Earthquake Research edited by Brian Cowan, Michael Mahoney, Stephen A. Mahin (2000)
"The author has already surveyed the performance of over 400 seismic gas shutoff
valves, and hopes to add about 200J more by March 15, when he submits a ..."
2. Coastal Construction Manual: Prin. & Practices of Planning, Siting, Design ...by Christopher Jones by Christopher Jones (2001)
"One alternative is to create lots and infrastructure without the shore-parallel
road; install shutoff valves on water and sewer lines (lower). ..."
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