pull the plug
US /pʊl ðə plʌɡ/
UK /pʊl ðə plʌɡ/
1.
menghentikan, membatalkan
to prevent something from happening or continuing
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The company decided to pull the plug on the failing project.
Syarikat memutuskan untuk menghentikan projek yang gagal itu.
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They had to pull the plug on the concert due to bad weather.
Mereka terpaksa membatalkan konsert kerana cuaca buruk.
2.
memutuskan sokongan hayat, menghentikan rawatan
to disconnect life support from someone who is terminally ill
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After much deliberation, the family decided to pull the plug.
Selepas banyak pertimbangan, keluarga memutuskan untuk memutuskan sokongan hayat.
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It's a difficult decision to pull the plug on a loved one.
Sukar untuk memutuskan sokongan hayat orang yang disayangi.