How to Use turnoff in a Sentence

turnoff

1 of 2 noun

• His strong cologne was a real turnoff.
• This should not be a 5,000-word form – that’s a turnoff.
  — Bryan Pearson, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2021
• Turn right and go 2 miles to the turnoff for Forest Road 152 on the right.
  — Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2024
• That could be a lure to some but a strong turnoff to others.
  — Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2020
• But many people drive right past the turnoff to get there.
  — San Francisco Chronicle, 1 July 2021
• Perhaps the biggest turnoff with shrimp is the dark vein that runs along the back.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2018
• For many of the story’s subjects, the jacket seemed to be a turnoff.
  — Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 3 Dec. 2019
• Directly across the highway is the turnoff for the Rim Road.
  — Roger Naylor, azcentral, 8 June 2018
• The turnoff to the final ascent is marked with small rocks in the shape of an arrow.
  — Andrea Reeves, The Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2022
• This could be a turnoff for some, but the flaky crusts are worth the extra effort.
  — Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2023
• The grip angle on Glocks is a big turnoff to some shooters.
  — Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 19 Nov. 2019
• Watch for the turnoff to the Arizona Snowbowl, 7 miles northwest of Flagstaff.
  — Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2020
• The car took the turnoff for Duck River, where many a Black corpse had been hidden.
  — New York Times, 14 July 2021
• A few miles south of town is the turnoff for Patagonia Lake State Park.
  — Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2022
• The mushroom brings out the brie’s stinky sock notes, which was a turnoff for everyone in the room but me.
  — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 27 Sep. 2022
• One will be a fire base camp off Idaho 75 south of the Redfish Lake turnoff.
  — Bill Roberts, idahostatesman, 17 June 2017
• But what draws some to such buildings makes them a turnoff to others.
  — Joanne Kaufman, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2017
• Those were serious turnoffs for many who left the church.
  — Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2024
• This is just past the turnoff for Granite Basin Recreation Area.
  — Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2023
• And the turnoff to the amusement park and mall lies just beyond a military base.
  — New York Times, 25 Dec. 2021
• And Trump's name has been a huge turnoff in liberal New York City.
  — Shahien Nasiripour, chicagotribune.com, 6 Aug. 2019
• The idea of her dominating you like that might be a huge turnoff.
  — Steve & Mia, Philly.com, 12 July 2018
• The Price Road turnoff to the festival is where the traffic reared its ugly head.
  — Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2023
• Continue 2 miles to an easy-to-miss turnoff for Ash Fork Stone Dam.
  — Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 28 Aug. 2021
• The turnoff to it and Kokee Lodge is just beyond mile marker 15 on the highway.
  — Jay Jones, latimes.com, 18 June 2018
• An amateurish turnoff like this ain’t the way to do it.
  — Mike Fischer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2018
• The officers drove up the canyon and spotted tire tracks on a narrow turnoff.
  — New York Times, 15 Apr. 2022
• The movie’s aggressive hipness can be a turnoff at times.
  — Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2022
• Costner said he’s been trying to get the film made for decades and has no concerns that the length might be a turnoff to those with short attention spans.
  — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 18 June 2024
• Various turnoffs for scenic overlooks and connecting trails allow slightly more motivated hikers to get off the paved paths and get that heart rate up.
  — Carey Jones, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2024

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turn off

2 of 2 verb

• Feel free to turn off your brain and yell at the screen!
  — Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 5 May 2022
• Bring to a boil, then cover the pot and turn off the heat.
  — Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 2 Oct. 2024
• The students then ran to the back of the class and the teacher turned off the lights, Bri said.
  — Dalia Faheid, CNN, 7 Sep. 2024
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven and turn off the oven.
  — Leanne Brown, CNN, 4 May 2022
• At some point, the career will be over; the bright lights turn off.
  — Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 30 Dec. 2022
• Tap on the Shut Down option Glide the slide to the right side to turn off your phone.
  — Toby Grey, BGR, 22 May 2022
• Hang it up on a door or wall, turn off the lights, and take in the eerie vibes.
  — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 12 Sep. 2023
• Slide a lid over a pan that erupts in flames and turn off the burner.
  — New York Times, 26 Apr. 2022
• Scrambling to turn off the water, I got sprayed in the face.
  — Jessamine Chan, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
• In the months since, Ghattas has rarely turned off her TV.
  — Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2024
• When the time is up, turn off the heat and let the jars sit in the water for 5-10 minutes.
  — Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
• The thing that turns off some people about Phish is their lyrics.
  — Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2023
• To turn off the blue color scheme, pick from any of the theme options here.
  — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 5 July 2022
• But again, as with Waco, the sequel is hard to turn off.
  — Noel Murray, Chron, 10 Apr. 2023
• Would a light puff of air really alert me to turn off the oven?
  — Forrester, Forbes, 16 May 2022
• Motion strips turn off and on based on motion in the room.
  — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
• Doc goes to turn off the guest room light and finds one of his financial records on the bed.
  — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 20 July 2022
• How to be safe in the kitchen, including turning off the stove.
  — John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 11 July 2024
• Police asked the man to roll down his window, put the car in park and turn off the engine.
  — Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 14 Apr. 2022
• The soccer ball will light up when kicked or bounced, and the lights will turn off when unused.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 21 Nov. 2023
• Simply turn off enough lights and the dark skies will be back in an instant.
  — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2022
• Even when turned off, space heaters can still cause a fire if there is a power surge.
  — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
• If the whales try interacting with the boat, don't stop the boat or turn off the motor.
  — Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
• When the call is complete, the camera will turn off, and the TV will turn to its original state.
  — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
• In the meantime, turn off your phone for a few hours tomorrow.
  — Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2024
• Remove and discard the thyme sprig, and turn off the slow cooker.
  — Sarah Digregorio, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2023
• But the phone was turned off and was unable to be located.
  — Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2023
• The stadium’s field lights are then turned off and the band concludes its song.
  — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 20 Sep. 2023
• Disturbing texts were sent to family and friends from her phone before it was turned off or went dead.
  — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Nov. 2024
• Stellantis managed to turn off customers to what was one of the hottest and most desirable brands by jacking up prices and mismanaging its lineup.
  — Chris Isidore, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 20 Dec 2024