turn off

turn off

verb

Definition of TURN OFF

transitive verb

1

a : dismiss, discharge b : to dispose of : sell

2

: deflect, evade

3

: produce, accomplish

4

: to stop the flow of or shut off by or as if by turning a control <turn the water off>

5

: hang 1b

6

a : to remove (material) by the process of turning b : to shape or produce by turning

7

: to cause to lose interest : bore <economics turns me off>; also : to evoke a negative feeling in

intransitive verb

1

: to deviate from a straight course or from a main road <turn off into a side road>

2

a British : to turn bad : spoil b : to change to a specified state : become

3

: to lose interest : withdraw

Examples of TURN OFF

1. <that memorably bad meal turned me off about restaurant food for a while>
2. <turn off at the third exit and follow the ramp to your left>

First Known Use of TURN OFF

1564

Related to TURN OFF

Synonyms: gross out, nauseate, put off, repel, repulse, revolt, sicken, disgust

Antonyms: employ, engage, hire, retain, sign (up or on), take on

Related Words: displease, distress; appall (also appal), disquiet, horrify; affront, insult, offend, outrage, shock

Near Antonyms: allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, disarm, draw, enchant, entice, fascinate, lure, pull, seduce, tempt; delight, gratify, please, rejoice, tickle; enrapture, enthrall (or enthral), entrance; appeal (to), interest, intrigue

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Rhymes with TURN OFF

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