switch off

phrasal-verb
UK: /swɪtʃ ɒf/
US: /swɪtʃ ɔːf/

  1. To stop a machine, light, or device from working by pressing a button or switch.

    1. Please switch off the light when you leave.
    2. I always switch off my phone during the movie to avoid distractions and respect others.

  2. To stop giving your attention to someone or something.

    1. I switch off when he starts talking about politics.
    2. After a long day at work, I often switch off by listening to music to relax and unwind.

Synonyms

deactivate disregard ignore
switch off noun

  1. The act of stopping something from working by using a switch.

    1. The switch off was sudden.
    2. The system's switch off was necessary to prevent further damage from the power surge.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "switch off" in English means: To stop a machine, light, or device from working by pressing a button or switch., To stop giving your attention to someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "switch off" is /swɪtʃ ɒf/ in British English and /swɪtʃ ɔːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "switch off": deactivate, disregard, ignore.

Example usage of "switch off": "Please switch off the light when you leave.". More examples on the page.