turn off

Example Sentences

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I had to turn off automatic Pittsburgh Penguins updates during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, because the Sports app was repeatedly sharing developments before I saw them on my streaming package.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

Travel-industry executives have nonetheless been upbeat on demand, even as elevated oil prices cut into profits and higher airfares threaten to turn off travelers.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Once, a uniformed police officer joined one of the services but momentarily forgot to turn off his video, a clumsy reminder for Zion’s faithful that they were being watched.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Guides are advised to turn off their engines, to protect the privacy of homes by ensuring tourists do not peer through windows or knock on doors, and keep noise and disruption to a minimum.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

I close the bathroom door and turn off the freezing cold water.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist