shutoff

A valve used to turn something off. / The act of turning something off.

Japanese Meaning

（1）何かを停止させるために使用される弁、すなわち遮断弁 / （2）何かを停止させる行為、すなわち遮断の行為

Make sure the shutoff is easily accessible in case of a leak.

漏水があった場合に備え、遮断弁が容易に手の届く場所にあることを確認してください。

Sense（1）

A valve used to turn something off.

The fire raged for hours because they were unable to reach the shutoff for the gas line.

Sense（2）

The act of turning something off.

The letter warned of an impending shutoff if payment was not made promptly.

shutoffs

（ plural ）