turn off
The phrase "turn off" has multiple meanings, ranging from deactivating devices to causing disinterest.
Definition
A2General Usage
(common)To deactivate a device or machine by stopping its power supply.
Example
- Please turn off the lights before you leave.
- He turned off the computer after finishing his work.
B1Road Navigation
(common)To leave a main road to take a smaller one.
Example
- Turn off at the next exit to reach the gas station.
- We turned off the highway and took a scenic route.
B2Social Interaction
(informal)To cause someone to lose interest or feel repelled.
Example
- His rude comments really turned me off.
- The bad smell turned off many customers.
C1Employment
(chiefly British, informal)To dismiss someone from their job.
Example
- He was turned off due to budget cuts.
- The company turned off several employees last year.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "turn off":
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