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Meanings of switch off in English

Portuguese
desligar
Spanish
apagar

Cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch.

      desligar
      Usage of switch off in English
      1
      Perhaps you've absorbed enough information for now and need to switch off?
      Independent.ie
      2
      Please continue to use electricity sparingly and to switch off non-essential appliances.
      The South African
      3
      Others warn the driver a couple of times, then simply switch off.
      News.com.au
      4
      But illegal fishers simply switch off the machine, disappearing from the system.
      The Guardian
      5
      That said; do remember to wind down and switch off this evening!
      The South African
      6
      I work very hard and then I am able to switch off.
      The Irish Times
      7
      However, as another user pointed out, Tom could just switch off autocorrect.
      BBC
      8
      Make sure to switch off a light when you leave a room.
      The Irish Times
      9
      I try to switch off, but it is difficult not to notice.
      The Guardian
      10
      A noise behind her made her turn and switch off her light.
      Frozen Heat
      11
      Why didn't she just switch off the controls and leave the room?
      The Complete Rama Omnibus
      12
      Or that you're suddenly pulling 18-hour days because you can't switch off.
      The South African
      13
      You can't switch off in this competition or you will be punished.
      The Irish Times
      14
      It's suggested that residents switch off and unplug appliances during this time.
      The South African
      15
      Take re-useable bags when shopping and switch off unused appliances at home.
      Reuters
      16
      I do find it very difficult to switch off from it all.
      The Guardian
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      Translations for switch off
      Portuguese
      desligar
      Spanish
      apagar
      Switch off through the time
      Switch off across language varieties
      South Africa
      Common
      Australia
      Common
      Ireland
      Common
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