pull the plug (Meaning)

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pull the plug (v)

prevent from happening or continuing

The doctor made the difficult decision to pull the plug on life support after the patient showed no signs of improvement.
The company decided to pull the plug on the failing project to cut their losses and redirect resources elsewhere.
She felt it was time to pull the plug on her toxic relationship and move on with her life.
The government threatened to pull the plug on funding for the project unless significant progress was made.
The musician's manager advised him to pull the plug on the tour due to low ticket sales.
The athlete's injury was severe, forcing the coach to pull the plug on his participation in the upcoming competition.
After numerous delays and setbacks, the studio finally decided to pull the plug on the film production.
The entrepreneur reluctantly made the decision to pull the plug on his startup after failing to secure investors.
The organizers had to pull the plug on the outdoor event due to inclement weather.
With the business struggling to stay afloat, the owner reluctantly made the decision to pull the plug and close the doors for good.

prevent from happening or continuing

haul, drag, tug, tow, carry,draw, attract,lug, move, convey

push, drive, drive, push,propel, thrust, thrust, propel, shove,shove

The doctor made the difficult decision to pull the plug on life support after the patient showed no signs of improvement.

The company decided to pull the plug on the failing project to cut their losses and redirect resources elsewhere.

She felt it was time to pull the plug on her toxic relationship and move on with her life.

The government threatened to pull the plug on funding for the project unless significant progress was made.