Switch off
phrasal verb
To stop a machine or electronic device by pressing a switch or button.
Don't forget to switch off the television when you are done
Often appears as...
- switch off the lights
- switch off the tv
phrasal verb
To stop paying attention or stop thinking about something, often because you are not interested.
I switched off halfway through the lecture because it was boring
Often appears as...
- switch off at work
- switch off during a meeting
phrasal verb
To stop a machine or electronic device by pressing a switch or button.
Don't forget to switch off the television when you are done
Often appears as...
- switch off the lights
- switch off the tv
phrasal verb
To stop paying attention or stop thinking about something, often because you are not interested.
I switched off halfway through the lecture because it was boring
Often appears as...
- switch off at work
- switch off during a meeting
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Imperative Command
Often used as a directive, especially when someone needs to save energy or increase safety.
Please switch off the lights before leaving.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
Sometimes used metaphorically to suggest ending something, like a relationship or a habit.
I knew I had to switch off my feelings for things to get better.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Context
Common in technical or instructional material to indicate the deactivation of systems or devices.
Switch off the engine before refueling the vehicle.
Pro Tip 1/3Imperative Command
Often used as a directive, especially when someone needs to save energy or increase safety.
Please switch off the lights before leaving.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
Sometimes used metaphorically to suggest ending something, like a relationship or a habit.
I knew I had to switch off my feelings for things to get better.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Context
Common in technical or instructional material to indicate the deactivation of systems or devices.
Switch off the engine before refueling the vehicle.
Pro Tip 1/3Imperative Command
Often used as a directive, especially when someone needs to save energy or increase safety.
Please switch off the lights before leaving.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
Sometimes used metaphorically to suggest ending something, like a relationship or a habit.
I knew I had to switch off my feelings for things to get better.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Context
Common in technical or instructional material to indicate the deactivation of systems or devices.
Switch off the engine before refueling the vehicle.
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