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Turn Off Gas and Power: Meaning, Usage & Examples
Meaning 1：shut off utilities (Turn off gas and power)
Turn off gas and power
/tɜːrn ɔːf ɡæs ænd ˈpaʊər/
v.phr.
To switch off the gas supply and electrical power, usually before leaving home for safety.
shut off utilities
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/ʃʌt ɒf juːˈtɪlɪtiz/
v.phr.
To deactivate the gas supply and electrical power, typically for safety or energy saving before leaving a place.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Turn (verb) + off (particle) form a phrasal verb meaning to stop. Gas and power are the utilities being deactivated.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'GAP' – Gas And Power – shut them before you depart.
📖 Example
Before leaving for our holiday, we always turn off gas and power to save energy and prevent accidents.
We always make sure to shut off the gas and electricity before going on vacation to conserve energy and avoid hazards.
🔗 Collocations
emergency shut-off – A quick action to stop gas and power in a dangerous situation.
main gas valve turn off – The act of closing the primary gas supply valve.
power breaker switch off – Flipping the main circuit breaker to cut electricity.
🔄 Synonyms
shut down utilities (v.phr.) – To completely stop the operation of gas and electrical services.
cut off power and gas (v.phr.) – To disconnect the supply of electricity and natural gas.
deactivate gas and electricity (v.phr.) – To make gas and electric systems inactive for safety.
🚫 Antonyms
turn on gas and power (v.phr.) – To activate the gas supply and electrical power.
supply utilities (v.phr.) – To provide gas and electricity to a building.
restore gas and electricity (v.phr.) – To bring back the gas and power after being turned off.
📖 Cultural Story
In modern homes, shutting off gas and power before leaving is a standard safety practice, promoted by fire departments and energy companies since the early 20th century to prevent leaks and electrical fires.
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