switch off

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of turning off or disconnecting an electrical power supply, device, or system.

• Noun

  The state of being inoperative or deactivated, often used figuratively to describe a situation or process.

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

switch on

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Synonyms

power down , turn off

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with switch off
doff , loft , scoff , coff

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Variants

List of all variants of switch off that leads to same result
switch off , switched off , switches off , switching off

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Forms

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The past tense of 'switch off' is 'switched off'. There are no other forms to mention.

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Etymology

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The term 'switch' refers to a mechanical or electrical device for opening and closing a circuit, while 'off' means not in operation. The phrase 'switch off' thus means to turn off a switch, i.e., to disconnect the power supply.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'switch' was first used in the late 15th century to describe a device for turning something on or off. Before that, people used levers or other mechanical devices to control the flow of water or other substances.

2. In some countries, the term 'switch off' is used interchangeably with 'turn off'. However, in technical contexts, 'switch off' is preferred to avoid confusion with the more general term 'turn off'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Power outage: A temporary loss of electrical power in a particular area.

2. Energy conservation: The practice of reducing energy consumption to save resources and reduce costs.

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Culture

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In popular culture, 'switch off' is often used metaphorically to describe the need to disconnect from stressors or distractions in order to relax or focus. For example, 'After a long week, I like to switch off and unwind on the weekends.'

How to Memorize "switch off"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize flipping a switch to the 'off' position.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'switch off' with relaxation and disconnection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym S.W.I.T.C.H. - 'Switch' and 'Off' as the first and last letters.

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