Switch Off (Verb)
Meaning
Cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch; "Turn off the stereo, please"; "cut the engine"; "turn out the lights".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The system will automatically switch off the lights when no one is in the room.
- To conserve power, switch off all electrical appliances when not in use.
- Please switch off your mobile phone during the flight for safety reasons.
- The staff will switch off the air conditioning at night to save energy.
- You should switch off the coffee machine after you've finished using it.