switch off

phrasal verb

switched off; switching off; switches off

: to turn off (something) by turning or pushing a button or moving a switch, lever, etc.

He switched off the light/lamp.

He switched the TV off.

informal : to stop paying attention

When the topic turned to the stock market, he switched off.

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In orange areas of a cat's coat, the gene remains persistently active, while in non-orange areas, it is largely switched off. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 These include checking when guests are present in their cabins to prevent unnecessary use of air-conditioning and to switch off TVs that have been left on. —

Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024 Once the Tesla system switches off, the driver must reactivate it. —

Ed Garsten, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 Ronan said there was no way to switch off from the war on set or in preparing for the film’s release given what is happening in Ukraine and the Middle East. —

Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for switch off