It depends on where you live, but generally speaking the answer is "yes."
Not in civilized countries /states
You have shut off all the water to a residence.
the hot water valve shut off valve shuts off the hot water. The cold water valve shuts off the cold water. ;()
To shut off the water main in your home, locate the main water shut-off valve, usually found near the water meter or where the main water line enters your home. Turn the valve clockwise to shut off the water supply to your house.
Is the water shut off valve leaking in your home?
To shut off the water to your refrigerator, locate the water shut-off valve usually found behind or underneath the fridge. Turn the valve clockwise to close it and stop the water flow.
The water is shut off in the building due to maintenance or repairs being conducted on the water system.
To shut off the water to the water heater, locate the shut-off valve on the cold water supply line leading to the heater. Turn the valve clockwise to close it and stop the flow of water to the heater.
With the water main shut of valve of course
To shut off the water to the shower, locate the shut-off valve usually located behind the shower wall or in the basement. Turn the valve clockwise to stop the water flow.
One shut off the gas /electric other emergency switch FIRST
On any water heater, the shut off is on the incoming cold pipe.
If you have your own water heater there should be a shut off at the heater. If not I would look under the kitchen sink. There may be shut off valves at each fixture. If there is a central water heater in the basement, there would be a shut off to each unit.