Usage examples of "shut off" in English with translation to Spanish

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You had better call off your plan. Mejor le hubieras dado un alto a tu plan.

I can't shut it down. No puedo apagarlo.

The plane took off just now. El avión acaba de despegar.

I can't get the door to shut properly. No puedo dejar la puerta bien cerrada.

The company laid off five people. La compañía despidió a cinco personas.

The factory was shut down ten years ago. La fábrica cerró hace diez años.

I forgot to turn off the television before bed. Me olvidé de apagar la televisión antes de irme a la cama.

He shut the door and went upstairs. Él cerró la puerta y subió las escaleras.

Police cordoned off the crime scene. La policía acordonó la escena del crimen.

He was on the verge of revealing the secret when a sharp look from Martha shut him up. Estaba a punto de revelar el secreto cuando una mirada fuerte de Martha le calló.

A tall man went off from there in a hurry. Un hombre alto se marchó de allí con prisa.

This door won't shut. Esta puerta no se cerrará.

What are you doing on your night off? ¿Qué vas a hacer en tu noche libre?

You are to shut the door at once. Debes cerrar la puerta en seguida.

Tom is taking a few days off. Tom se está tomando un par de días libres.

I'll keep my mouth shut. Mantendré mi boca cerrada.

That guy is off his rocker! ¡El tío está como una cabra!

Shut your mouth. ¡Cierra la boca!

Tom nearly fell off his chair. Tom casi se cayó de su silla.

The burglar shut the child in the closet. El ladrón encerró al niño en el armario.

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