Pesquisar
to turn off
[phrase form: turn]
01
desligar, desconectar
to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch
Transitive
Example
They turned off the heating to save energy.
She turned off the gas after cooking.
He forgot to turn off the water in the bathroom.
02
desencorajar, afastar
to make someone strongly dislike something
Example
The rude behavior of the waiter turned off the customers.
The offensive comments completely turned off the audience.
03
virar, desviar-se
to alter the direction of a vehicle or object
Example
The pilot turned off the aircraft smoothly towards the landing strip.
The road turned off unexpectedly, leading us to a hidden scenic spot.
He turned off the sailboat gently, catching the wind from a new angle.
Exemplo
They turned off the heating to save energy.
She turned off the gas after cooking.
He forgot to turn off the water in the bathroom.
Make sure to turn off the stove when you are done cooking.
Please remember to turn off the lights before leaving the room.
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