“Pull the plug”

Definition

To stop or cancel something.

Examples

Examples

“The company pulled the plug on the old product.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Pull the plug" mean?
"Pull the plug" means to stop or cancel something..
How do you use "Pull the plug" in a sentence?
Example: "The company pulled the plug on the old product."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Pull the plug"?
Остановить или отменить что-то. / Դադարեցնել կամ չեղարկել ինչ-որ բան։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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