to switch off
Pronunciation
/ˈswɪʧ ˈɔf/

Definition & Meaning of "switch off"in English

to switch off
01

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

Transitive
to switch off definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
off
Base verb
switch
Present tense
switch off
3rd person singular
switches off
Present participle
switching off
Past simple
switched off
Past participle
switched off
Examples
I always switch off my computer at night to save energy.
02

to lose interest and stop paying attention to what is happening

Examples
A lack of engagement in the class made some students switch off.
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