Switch off Meaning in English
expression
ˈswɪtʃ/ /ˈɔf
SWITCH-awf
swˈɪtʃ/ /ˈɒf
SWITCH-of
Definition
To turn off a device or machine by using a switch. It can also mean to stop paying attention or to relax your mind.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; often used for electronics ('switch off the lights'), but also figuratively ('switch off' your mind to relax or ignore something). 'Turn off' is a close synonym in American English; 'switch off' is a bit more common in British English.
Spanish: apagar - desconectarPortuguese (BR): desligar - apagarPortuguese (PT): desligar - apagarChinese (Simplified): 关掉 - 关闭 (设备)Chinese (Traditional): 關掉 - 關閉 (設備)Hindi: बंद करनाArabic: إيقاف التشغيلBengali: বন্ধ করা - মন সরিয়ে নেওয়াRussian: выключить - отключиться (умственно)Japanese: スイッチを切る - 気を抜くVietnamese: tắt - tạm quên điKorean: 끄다 - 마음을 비우다Turkish: kapatmak - kafayı boşaltmakUrdu: بند کرنا - ذہن کو آرام دیناIndonesian: mematikan - menenangkan pikiran
Example Sentences
Please switch off the light when you leave the room.
basic
He always switches off his phone at night.
basic
Remember to switch off the computer after work.
basic
Sometimes I just need to switch off and relax.
natural
I tried to switch off from work over the weekend, but emails kept coming.
natural
Can you switch off the oven? Dinner's ready.
natural