turn off

/tˈɜːn ˈɒf/

/tˈɜːn ˈɔf/

to turn off

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: turn]

to cause a machine, device, or equipment to stop operating, typically by pushing a button or turning a key

synonyms : cut

antonyms : switch on

cause to feel intense dislike or distaste

synonyms : put off

make a turn

Examples

1. They turned off the heater when they left the house.

2. She turned off the light and went to bed.

3. They turned off the radio when they went to sleep.

4. The coffee maker will automatically turn off after brewing the coffee.