Pull the Plug
WordNet
verb
(1) Prevent from happening or continuing
"The government pulled the plug on spending"
WiktionaryText
Verb
- to unplug or cut power
- Shut off the machine and pull the plug.
- He put an end to the loud music by pulling the plug.
- to cease to support; to halt
- It's a wonder the director didn't pull the plug on that project months ago.
- to cease life support
- to cease from production or publication.