switch off

/swɪtʃ ɑf/
/swɪtʃ ɒf/
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Other forms: switched off; switching off; switches off

Definitions of switch off
  1. verb
    cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch
    synonyms: cut, turn off, turn out
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    antonyms:
    switch on
    cause to operate by flipping a switch
    types:
    kill
    cause to cease operating
    type of:
    flip, switch, throw
    cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
Pronunciation
US
/swɪtʃ ɑf/
UK
/swɪtʃ ɒf/
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