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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"Every start and switch-off of the engine counts as one cycle," he explained.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025

The research team found the switch-off protein using advanced technology predicting unknown proteins.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024

The Eiffel Tower in Paris, Rome's Colosseum and the Parthenon in Athens were all used in the switch-off.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024

Sesay said the switch-off by Karpowership had reduced electricity supply to the capital by 13%.

From Reuters • Sep. 8, 2023

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

From What Need of Man? by Calin, Harold