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
Noun use of verb phrase switch off
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After the Games and last year's Worlds, where she defended her individual sprint title and won team sprint gold, she flew to Perth, Australia, with Richardson for two months for a "complete switch-off".
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025
The research team found the switch-off protein using advanced technology predicting unknown proteins.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024
Sesay said the switch-off by Karpowership had reduced electricity supply to the capital by 13%.
From Reuters • Sep. 8, 2023
Vodafone says it is working to support vulnerable customers, but campaign group Digital Poverty Alliance has criticised the switch-off.
From BBC • May 10, 2023
"With a switch-off from automatic if they should fail."
From What Need of Man? by Calin, Harold
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