1
as in disgusting
to cause to feel disgust
that memorably bad meal turned me off about restaurant food for a while
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2
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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3
as in removing
to let go from office, service, or employment
eventually, the supervisor turned off the insubordinate employee
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4
as in shutting off
to cause to stop functioning
please turn off the fan when you're done
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Recent Examples of turning off
By turning off the gene, called ANGPTL3, blood lipid levels should fall.
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David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Unsafe practices can include turning off the automatic tracking system that transmits the vessel's location to other ships.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
But in this case, one woman claimed her cat was turning off her alarm.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Try turning off your ad blocker.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Smith says nine Iranian oil tankers have traveled through the Strait of Hormuz by turning off transponders that reveal locations.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Kids can't absorb too many rules without turning off and tuning out.
—Barrie Gillies, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
But the department has struggled to keep tabs on whether officers are breaking the rules by turning off their cameras during public encounters.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Frozen Pipes This may be the most serious risk of turning off your heat during the winter.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Unsafe practices can include turning off the automatic tracking system that transmits the vessel's location to other ships.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
But in this case, one woman claimed her cat was turning off her alarm.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Try turning off your ad blocker.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Smith says nine Iranian oil tankers have traveled through the Strait of Hormuz by turning off transponders that reveal locations.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Kids can't absorb too many rules without turning off and tuning out.
—Barrie Gillies, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
But the department has struggled to keep tabs on whether officers are breaking the rules by turning off their cameras during public encounters.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Frozen Pipes This may be the most serious risk of turning off your heat during the winter.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning off
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The consequences of disgusting one’s wife, whether or not one agrees with her premise, could be enormous.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Discharge Papers • Aw, The Pitt is back and happy to be disgusting again!—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
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But Apple has started deviating from this as of late, with the introduction of the eye-catching Cosmic Orange skin in the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max last year.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2026
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In Wacksman’s view, most people would benefit more from taking unexpected jobs or out-of-wheelhouse projects, rather than tying themselves to a strict, linear career path and never deviating.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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This would be achieved by making the flying experience less like an airplane and more like an automobile, including replacing mechanical control linkages with fly-by-wire systems, even removing the traditional rudder pedals.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Experts recommend removing outdated tags before each trip and using airline apps or tracking devices for better visibility.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Deep in the woods, a tree had fallen over a power line, blocking the road out of the canyon and effectively shutting off all of the electricity in the immediate area.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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Companies could also consider shutting off access to their technology for certain time frames, Rae suggests.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Of all the recent poster boys for appalling misbehavior by the State Police, Michael Proctor would of course rank number one.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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Truly appalling friend counsel here from Mindy.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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In February, O’Neil told the Financial Times that LIV was five to ten years away from turning a profit.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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In North Hollywood, a group of neighbors has banded together, turning their daily dog walking into impromptu neighborhood watches.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Downing Street moved swiftly late on Thursday to try to quash the scandal, sacking the Foreign Office’s top official, Olly Robbins.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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The confrontation went viral in December 2024, as cameras captured Gastineau confronting Favre in 2023 over Michael Strahan sacking the Green Bay Packers legend to break Gastineau's single-season sack record.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mack was sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing her mother, while Schaefer, who admitted fatally beating von Wiese-Mack but claimed self defense, received an 18-year prison term.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Turning off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20off. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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