switch off
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle off
Meanings
Deactivate by flipping a switch
Why “off”? The connection stops. The machine, light, or device stops working.
“Switch off the heater.”
“Switch off the fan before bed.”
Don't confuse with
Switch off means deactivate by flipping a switch. Switch on means activate by flipping a switch.
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click off
Same off pattern: power stop
Deactivate by clicking
flip off
Same off pattern: power stop
Deactivate by flipping a control
go off
Same off pattern: power stop
Stop working or be cut
log off
Same off pattern: power stop
Sign out of a computer system
power off
Same off pattern: power stop
Shut a device down completely
shut off
Same off pattern: power stop
Stop operating completely
sign off
Same off pattern: power stop
End a broadcast or session
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