switch off

phrasal verb

switched off; switching off; switches off

: to turn off (something) by turning or pushing a button or moving a switch, lever, etc.

He switched off the light/lamp.

He switched the TV off.

informal : to stop paying attention

When the topic turned to the stock market, he switched off.

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But far more significant is the fact that football, essentially, actively discourages managers to switch off. —

Rory Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024 The environmental group said that both tankers were on the way to deliver fuel for the Russian navy and its marine location system was switched off for 12 days. —

Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Real luxury in these hectic modern times is the chance to switch off and spend time in nature. —

Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 In orange areas of a cat's coat, the gene remains persistently active, while in non-orange areas, it is largely switched off. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for switch off