To deactivate or stop the operation of a device, appliance, or system.
Meaning of ‘Turn off’ Phrasal Verb in English
Turn off
Meaning
Examples
Don't forget to turn off the TV before going to bed.
Please turn off the lights when you leave the room.
It's time to turn off the computer and save your work.
Make sure to turn off the engine when the car is parked.
The teacher asked the students to turn off their phones during the exam.
Synonyms
Stop
Shut down
Power down
Deactivate
Switch off
Anotnyms
Initiate
Start
Activate
Switch on
Power up
Turn on
Turn off
Meaning
To cause someone to lose interest or excitement.
Examples
His behavior could turn her off.
The boring lecture started to turn off the audience.
A lack of variety in the menu can turn off customers.
The negative feedback began to turn off the employees.
Constant interruptions can turn off the flow of a conversation.
Synonyms
Disinterest
Discourage
Anotnyms
Engage
Captivate
Enchant
Interest
Attract
Turn off
Meaning
Leave one road to join another.
Examples
He turned off the main road.
Turn off the motorway at the next exit.
You need to turn off the left just before you get to the market.
Synonyms
Leave
Anotnyms
Get back
