turn off

/tərn ɑf/

/tən ɒf/

Other forms: turned off; turning off; turns off

Definitions of turn off

1. verb

   cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch
   “Turn off the stereo, please”

   synonyms: cut, switch off, turn out

   types:

   kill

   cause to cease operating

   type of:

   flip, switch, throw

   cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
2. verb

   cause to feel intense dislike or distaste
   synonyms: put off

   type of:

   repel, repulse

   be repellent to; cause aversion in
3. verb

   make a turn
   “turn off at the parking area”

   type of:

   turn

   change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense