English dictionary
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English verb: turn off | |||
| 1. | turn off (contact) cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch | ||
| Samples | Turn off the stereo, please. Cut the engine. Turn out the lights. | ||
| Synonyms | cut, switch off, turn out | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | flip, switch, throw | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | kill | ||
| Antonyms | switch on, turn on | ||
| 2. | turn off (motion) make a turn | ||
| Samples | Turn off at the parking area. | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s. Something is ----ing PP. Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | turn | ||
| 3. | turn off (emotion) cause to feel intense dislike or distaste | ||
| Examples | The performance is likely to turn off Sue | ||
| Synonyms | put off | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | repel, repulse | ||
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