English-German translations for pull the plug

• den Garaus machen
• den Stecker ziehen

Definition of pull the plug

• to unplug or cut power
• to cease to support; to halt
• to cease or turn off life support

Examples

• Shut off the machine and pull the plug.
• He put an end to the loud music by pulling the plug.
• Its a wonder the director didnt pull the plug on that project months ago

Related words

• pull together
• pull together|pull oneself together
• pull the wool over someone's eyes
• pull the trigger
• pull the strings
• pull the emergency brake
• pull the leaves from a plant
• pull the rug from under somebody's feet
• pull the rug out from under someone