turns, turned, turning
to turn off
phrasal verbE
To stop a device or machine from operating
- 1Please turn off the lights when you leave.
- 2He turned off the computer before going to bed.
To make a device or machine stop working. For example, when you press a button or switch to make a computer, TV, or light stop working. It is like telling the device to go to sleep or shut down.
Remember, some devices have a standby mode that may still use power even when turned off. To fully turn off, unplug or use a power strip to cut off all electricity.
at the train platform
The Announcement
Kenneth
Did you hear that announcement?
Michelle
No, I didn't. The noise from the crowd is too loud.
Kenneth
They said to turn off all electronic devices before boarding.
Michelle
Got it, I'll switch mine off now.
in a meeting room
The Presentation Setup
Melissa
Anthony, could you please turn off the projector after the presentation?
Anthony
Sure, I'll make sure it's off before we leave.
Melissa
Thanks, we need to save energy.
Anthony
Absolutely, it's important to be mindful.
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Similar to "to turn off":
- 1deactivate
- 2shut off