Turned Off

Pronunciation: /tɜrnd ɒf/

Definitions of turned off

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

Example Sentences

A1 I turned off the lights before leaving the house.

A2 She turned off her phone to save battery.

B1 The teacher turned off the projector after the presentation.

B2 He turned off the alarm clock and went back to sleep.

C1 The pilot turned off the engine before landing the plane.

C2 The scientist turned off the experiment to prevent any accidents.

Examples of turned off in a Sentence

formal The lights were turned off in order to conserve energy.

informal I turned off the TV before leaving the room.

slang I turned off my alarm and went back to sleep.

figurative She turned off her emotions after the breakup.

Grammatical Forms of turned off

• past tense: turned off
• plural: turn off
• comparative: more turned off
• superlative: most turned off
• present tense: turn off
• future tense: will turn off
• perfect tense: have turned off
• continuous tense: is turning off
• singular: turns off
• positive degree: turned off
• infinitive: to turn off
• gerund: turning off
• participle: turned off

Origin and Evolution of turned off

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'turned off' originated from the combination of the words 'turned' and 'off' to indicate the action of switching something to the off position.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of physical switches or valves, the term 'turned off' has evolved to also describe a feeling of disinterest or dislike towards something or someone. It is now commonly used in various situations to indicate a loss of interest or enthusiasm.