Meaning of shut off in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    shut off

    Definitions

    1. stem the flow of
  2. 2. isolate or separate
  3. 3. block off the passage through

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