English
Verb
to 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 idiom 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 life support
#intransitive idiom to cease from production or publication.
Translations
;unplug, cut power
German: den Stecker ziehen
;cease to support, halt
German: den Garaus machen

• 2007-04-04 04:18 - BD2412 - combined term

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