switch off
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle off
Meanings
Deactivate by flipping a switch
Why “off”? An active connection, session, machine, light, or device stops.
“Leo switched off the kitchen light before leaving for work.”
“Switch off the fan before bed.”
“Leo switched off the kitchen light before they left for the train station.”
Don't confuse with
Switch off means deactivate by flipping a switch. Switch on means activate by flipping a switch.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
switch on
A contrast learners often mix up
Activate by flipping a switch
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; Start making a loud warning sound; Become unsafe or unpleasant to eat or drink
log off
Same off pattern: power stop
Sign out of a computer system
power off
Same off pattern: power stop
Completely deactivate a device
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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