Word Usage
Mary W. Ng
June 26, 2009
shut of, shut off
To shut off means “to stop the flow of something, usually water, gas, or electricity”. To shut of is incorrect.
| Incorrect: | Make sure your family members know how to shut of the gas, water, and electricity. |
| Correct: | Make sure your family members know how to shut off the gas, water, and electricity. |