Pronunciation: /tɜrn ɔf/
noun A person or thing that causes someone to feel disinterested or unenthusiastic
A1 I always remember to turn off the lights before leaving the house.
A2 Please make sure to turn off the TV when you're not watching it.
B1 It's important to remember to turn off all electronic devices before takeoff on a plane.
B2 The automatic turn off feature on the coffee maker is very convenient.
C1 The turn off of the main power grid caused a city-wide blackout.
C2 The turn off of the water supply was necessary for maintenance work in the building.
verb To cause someone to feel disinterested or unenthusiastic
A1 Please turn off the lights before leaving the room.
A2 I always turn off my phone before going to bed.
B1 It's important to turn off electronic devices to save energy.
B2 Don't forget to turn off the stove after cooking.
C1 The teacher asked the students to turn off their cell phones during the exam.
C2 Before boarding the plane, passengers are reminded to turn off all electronic devices.
adjective Describing something that causes a decrease in interest or enthusiasm
A1 Please remember to turn off the lights before leaving the room.
A2 I always make sure to turn off my phone before going to bed.
B1 It's important to turn off all electronic devices during takeoff and landing on an airplane.
B2 The teacher asked the students to turn off their cell phones during the exam.
C1 The company implemented a policy to turn off all computers at the end of the workday to save energy.
C2 In order to conserve electricity, the government encourages citizens to turn off unnecessary lights and appliances.
formal Please remember to turn off all electronic devices before the plane takes off.
informal Don't forget to turn off the lights when you leave the room.
slang I always make sure to turn off my phone before going to bed.
figurative It's important to learn how to turn off negative thoughts and focus on the positive.
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