Definitions

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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McClelland said the 4G and 5G networks "have had a shot in the arm" to make the 3G network switch-off work.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

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

The first switch-off date was then planned for 2016, but careful management of the technology kept it running.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2022

"With a switch-off on the automatic, if they fail?"

From What Need of Man? by Calin, Harold