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Pull the plug
verb
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Definitions
1.
verb
To unplug or cut power
"He put an end to the loud music by pulling the plug."
2.
verb
To cease to support; to halt
"It's a wonder the director didn't pull the plug on that project months ago."
3.
verb
To cease or turn off life support
4.
verb
To cease from production or publication.
Synonyms
unplug
plug out
power off
disconnect
cut off
power down
unpower
turn off
unconnect
cut out
put the plug in the jug
shut off
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