switch off
Example Sentences
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When the last lights switch off in the Ed Sullivan Theater, the curtain also drops, perhaps permanently, on the brand of surreal comedy that former “Late Show” host David Letterman gifted to broadcast TV.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
The report said Roblox would let parents switch off direct chat entirely for under-16s, while Meta would hide teens' Instagram connection lists by default and develop AI tools to detect likely sexualised conversations in DMs.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
A company advisory seen by The Wall Street Journal said all ships approaching Ras Laffan “within the port, anchorages, and port waters must switch off AIS with immediate effect until further notice.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Tankers switch off their transponders to avert detection and perform risky ship-to-ship oil transfers to disguise the origin of Iranian crude.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
I had pulled away to go switch off the lights, but she beat me to it—she snapped her fingers, and the overhead light blinked out.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
