switch-off

[ swich-awf, -of ]

noun
  1. the act or process of switching off a power supply, light source, appliance, etc.

Origin of switch-off

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Noun use of verb phrase switch off

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How to use switch-off in a sentence

  • Oh, Ah tell you, 'f ye wan' to make any money with a gover'men' still ye gotter have a switch-off that the gauger cain' fin.

    A Tar-Heel Baron | Mabell Shippie Clarke Pelton

British Dictionary definitions for switch off

switch off

verb(adverb)
  1. to cause (a device) to stop operating by or as if by moving a switch, knob, or lever; turn off

  2. informal to cease to interest or be interested; make or become bored, alienated, etc

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Other Idioms and Phrases with switch-off

switch-off

Stop paying attention, lose interest, as in Whenever he starts in on economics, I switch off automatically. This metaphoric expression transfers turning off a light switch or similar device to diverting one's attention. [c. 1860] Also see switch on.

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