turn off synonyms

turn off

v.

  1. To stop the operation of

    stop, shut off, douse, close, shut, extinguish, shut down, turn out, kill the light*, kill the engine*, kill the motor*, turn off the juice*, log off*, cut the light*, cut the engine*, kill the motor*, hit the switch*; see also halt 2.

  2. *To disgust

    repel, repulse, disinterest; see disgust.

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