idiom
pull the plug
POOL thuh PLUG
pʊl ðə plʌɡListen
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Syllable breakdown
pulltheplug
Dictionary meaning
To end or terminate a project, system, or activity.
Examples
- The board pulled the plug on the app after user numbers kept declining.
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