to switch off
Pronunciation
/ˈswɪʧ ˈɔf/
British pronunciation
/ˈswɪʧ ˈɒf/

Definition & Meaning of "switch off"in English

to switch off
[phrase form: switch]
01

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

Transitive
to switch off definition and meaning
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Examples
I always switch off my computer at night to save energy.
My dad always switches the news off when he has had enough.
02

to lose interest and stop paying attention to what is happening

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Examples
A lack of engagement in the class made some students switch off.
Continuous distractions in the environment can lead people to switch off unconsciously.
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