Meaning of the word "turn off" in English

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turn off

US /tɜːrn ɔːf/

UK /tɜːrn ɔːf/

to stop the operation or flow of something by means of a switch, button, or other control

Example:

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Please turn off the lights when you leave.

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Don't forget to turn off your phone during the movie.

Synonym:

switch off shut off deactivate

Synonym:

turn on

to cause someone to lose interest or enthusiasm; to disgust or bore someone

Example:

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His constant complaining really turns me off.

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The rude behavior of the staff turned off many customers.

Synonym:

repel disgust alienate put off

Synonym:

turn on attract

to leave a main road or path to take another road or direction

Example:

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We need to turn off at the next exit.

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The car turned off the main road onto a dirt track.

Synonym:

deviate diverge exit

Synonym:

turn on continue

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