Turn of the Screw, The
Turn of the Screw, The

turn off


Definition: Meaning of, turn off in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / təːn ɒf /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
turn off turned off turned off
Present Participle Third Person Singular
turning off turns off
  1. [transitive] to stop a piece of equipment working temporarily by pressing a button or by moving a switch
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  2. to stop using a supply of water, gas, or electricity by turning a tap, pressing a button, or moving a switch
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  3. [intransitive/transitive] turn off something to leave the road that you are travelling along in order to go along another one that leads away from it
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  4. [transitive] to make someone feel bored or no longer interested in something
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  5. [intransitive] informal to stop paying attention
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  6. [transitive] turn someone off to stop someone feeling sexually attracted or sexually excited
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