pull the plug (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 41
def prevent from happening or continuing
examples The government pulled the plug on spending
Frame - 22 Somebody ----s PP
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Hypernym discontinue, stop, cease, give up, quit, lay off
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Hyponym discontinue, stop, cease, give up, quit, lay off

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