switch-off
[ swich-awf, -of ]
/ ˈswɪtʃˌɔf, -ˌɒf /
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noun
the act or process of switching off a power supply, light source, appliance, etc.
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British Dictionary definitions for switch-off
switch off
verb (adverb)
to cause (a device) to stop operating by or as if by moving a switch, knob, or lever; turn off
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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