turn off
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle off
Meanings
Deactivate a device
Why “off”? The connection stops. The machine, light, or device stops working.
“Turn off the lights when you leave.”
“Turn off the oven before leaving.”
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turn down
A contrast learners often mix up
Reject or refuse an offer or request; Lower the volume, heat or intensity of a device; Fold or pull bedding so it is ready to sleep in
turn on
A contrast learners often mix up
Activate a device
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
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