Noun
/kʌtˌɔf ˈvælv/
A cutoff valve is a type of valve designed to control the flow of a fluid, shutting it off to prevent passage through a pipe or system. This mechanism is commonly used in plumbing and industrial systems to stop the flow of water, gas, or other fluids.
Frequency of Use: The term is often used in technical or engineering contexts, making it more prevalent in written formats, such as manuals, specifications, and design documents, rather than in everyday oral speech.
Example sentences: - The technician inspected the cutoff valve to ensure it was functioning correctly. - Translation: Техник проверил запорный вентиль, чтобы убедиться, что он работает правильно.
Translation: Если вы хотите остановить поток воды, вам нужно закрыть запорный вентиль.
He turned off the cutoff valve before starting the repairs on the pipeline.
The term "cutoff valve" itself is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions. However, related phrases in engineering or plumbing contexts may sometimes arise, such as "cut off the flow" or "valve of opportunity."
Example sentences using related idiomatic expressions: - To cut off the flow of misinformation, the company implemented stricter communication policies. - Translation: Чтобы остановить поток дезинформации, компания ввела более строгие правила коммуникации.
The term "cutoff" combines "cut" (from Old English cuttan, meaning to sever) and "off" (from Old English of, meaning away from). The word "valve" comes from the Latin word valva, meaning a fold or a door, which conveys the concept of a mechanism that opens or closes to control the passage of fluids.
Synonyms: - Shut-off valve - Isolation valve - Stop valve
Antonyms: - Flow control valve (in contexts referring to allowing passage)
By understanding these components, one can appreciate the technical and contextual significance of a cutoff valve in various systems.