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switch off

[swich-awf, -of] / ˈswɪtʃˌɔf, -ˌɒf /
VERB
end
Synonyms
STRONGEST
achieve break up cease close complete conclude culminate delay drop expire finish give up halt play out quit resolve settle stop terminate wind up wrap up
STRONG
abolish abort accomplish consummate crown determine discontinue dissolve interrupt perorate postpone relinquish ultimate wrap
WEAK
break off call it a day call off close out cut short dispose of get done pack it in pull the plug put the lid on sew up shut down top off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advance begin commence continue initiate introduce open start
STRONG
keep
VERB
turn off
Synonyms
STRONGEST
shut shut off unplug
WEAK
close cut cut out douse extinguish halt hit the switch kill log off put out shut down turn out
Antonyms
WEAK
begin open start turn on

Example Sentences

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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 on the automatic, if they fail?"

From What Need of Man? by Calin, Harold

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.