pull the plug

English

Verb

pull the plug (on something)

(intransitive) to unplug or cut power
Shut off the machine and pull the plug.

He put an end to the loud music by pulling the plug.
(intransitive, idiomatic) to cease to support; to halt
It's a wonder the director didn't pull the plug on that project months ago.
(intransitive) to cease or turn off life support
(intransitive, idiomatic) to cease from production or publication.

Translations

disconnect from a supply — see unplug

unplug, cut power

German: den Stecker ziehen

Maori: koti

cease to support, halt

German: den Garaus machen

Italian: staccare la spina

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