turn something off
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Meaning · English
Stop a device or system from operating
Literally: rotate a control to end function
Register: neutral
Examples
Turn off the lights when you leave the room
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “turn something off” mean?
Stop a device or system from operating Literally: rotate a control to end function
Is “turn something off” formal or informal?
turn something off is generally neutral.