turning off

present participle of turn off
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as in deviating
to change one's course or direction turn off at the third exit and follow the ramp to your left

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of turning off Doing so can ultimately slow user adoption while also turning off and confusing existing users. Sammy Ahmed, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 The idea is to preserve the wide game compatibility of Windows—and the wide compatibility with multiple storefronts, including Microsoft's own, Valve's Steam, the Epic Games Store, and more—while turning off all of the extra Windows desktop stuff and saving system resources. Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning off
Verb
  • The group routinely calls for removing books at public schools and played a role in Scottsdale Unified School District's decision to pull 16 books from its library shelves in February.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Tips To Keep Your Towels Mascara-Free The best way to keep makeup from staining towels is by thoroughly removing the makeup first.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The phones were all on and were not shutting off.
    Yaakov Katz, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Once in the body, CO molecules hijack your red blood cells, overpowering oxygen in the bloodstream and shutting off critical O2 supply to the brain, heart and other organs.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Part sports-underdog biopic, part domestic-abuse-survivor’s tale, and a textbook example of why turning a true story into tony entertainment is a real tightrope walk, this drama has extremely recognizable beats.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The other two possessions ended in a Jenkins interception and FIU turning the ball over on downs.
    Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In the 2024-25 NBA season, Josh, who serves as the Denver Nuggets’ CEO and team president, was instrumental in sacking head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The results also come on the heels of Qantas recently being hit with a record A$90 million penalty for illegally sacking 1,800 ground staff.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The couple is accused of killing their 7-month-old son despite the fact that authorities have yet to find the infant's remains.
    Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • After killing Martin, Lawson poured gasoline on the dead man's body and his surroundings before leaving the scene, according to police.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The latest clash reflects a broader pattern, with Netanyahu’s government having chronic tensions with the military echelon since the cabinet was sworn in in January 2023, often dismissing military advice.
    Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
  • In fact, toxic positivity is very different from overall, everyday positivity and can lead to minimizing or entirely dismissing real experiences and emotions that are felt and experienced.
    Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Prelude also introduces Honda Agile Handling Assist, which adjusts powertrain and braking in concert with steering input.
    Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • There’s also a B mode, activated via the car’s gear selector, which increases braking strength.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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  • But screwworms aren't the only dangerous pathogens sickening Americans this summer.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Turning off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20off. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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