turn off

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause (an electrical or mechanical device) to stop functioning.

  - "I will turn off the lights before leaving the room."
  - "You need to turn off the computer before unplugging it."

• Verb

  To make someone or something no longer interested or excited.

  - "His performance turned off the audience."
  - "She turned off by his rude behavior."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

turn on

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Synonyms

shut off , cut , cut off , deactivate , disable , shut off , switch off

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with turn off
shove , glove , dove , love

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Variants

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turnoff , turnoffs , turn off , turned off , turning off , turns off

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Forms

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turns off, turning off, turned off

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Etymology

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The phrase 'turn off' originated from the early 19th century and is derived from the Old English word 'turnen,' meaning 'to turn.' The term was initially used in the context of turning off a water supply or turning off a horse from a cart.

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Trivia

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1. Turning off a computer is an essential step in maintaining its overall health and performance.

2. Turning off the lights is a common energy-saving practice.

3. In the context of television, a 'turn off' is a commercial break.

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Related Concepts

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1. Power cycle: Turning off and then turning on a device to restart it is also known as power cycling. This process can help resolve various technical issues.

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Culture

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Turning off is a common expression used in various forms of media, such as movies and television shows, to indicate that a scene or sequence is coming to an end. In literature, the term is often used metaphorically to describe a character's loss of interest or enthusiasm.

How to Memorize "turn off"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a light switch being turned off to remember the meaning of 'turn off'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'turn off' with the idea of stopping or ending.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Turn off the lights' to remember the meaning of 'turn off'.

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