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What is another word for Turn Off? – 116 Turn Off Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    shutdown disable switch off deactivate disengage extinguish quench snuff out put out turn down dampen mute silence hush still quiet cease halt stop terminate end discontinue suspend pause break interrupt cut off disconnect unplug power down kill eliminate

    Meaning of Turn Off

    According to Oxford Dictionary, "turn off" means to stop something from operating by switching it or a control, or to stop being interested in something.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "turn off" as to stop the operation of, or to cause someone to lose interest.

    Example Uses

    • The lights were turned off to conserve energy.
    • She turned off the stove after cooking dinner.
    • The movie was so boring that it turned me off.
    • The music was turned off during the speech.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    turn on activate enable engage ignite light start begin initiate launch resume restart reactivate reengage revitalize revive switch on power up connect plug in amplify increase enhance

    Related Nouns

    switch button control dial knob lever valve faucet tap outlet plug socket cord cable wire circuit device appliance machine engine motor generator

    Related Verbs

    activate deactivate switch toggle flip click press push pull rotate turn spin twist adjust regulate control manage operate handle manipulate

    Related Adjectives

    automatic manual electronic mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic remote wireless wired controlled regulated adjustable variable flexible versatile convenient efficient effective