turning off Synonyms
turning off Meaning
turning off
to turn bad, exit sense 4, to cause to lose interest, to lose interest, a place where one turns off, to stop the flow of or shut off by or as if by turning a control, to change to a specified state, something that causes loss of interest or enjoyment, to turn aside, to dispose of, dismiss, discharge, to evoke a negative feeling in, a place where one turns off (as from a road), deflect, evade, a turning off, produce, accomplish, to cause dislike or loss of interest, to stop by or as if by turning a control, to deviate from a straight course or from a main road, to shape or produce by turning, one that causes loss of interest or enthusiasm, to remove (material) by the process of turning, hang sense 1b
turning off Sentence Examples
- The exhausted traveler turned off the bedside lamp, plunging the room into darkness.
- After finishing her work, she turned off the computer with a sigh of relief.
- As the sun dipped below the horizon, the streetlights turned off automatically.
- The technician deftly turned off the main breaker to cut off power to the entire house.
- The pilot announced over the intercom that it was time to turn off all electronic devices.
- The hikers carefully turned off their flashlights to avoid disturbing the nocturnal wildlife.
- The child flicked the light switch, turning off the overhead light and illuminating the room with only the glow of the nightlight.
- The firefighters turned off the water hose once the flames had been extinguished.
- The construction workers turned off their power tools to take a break.
- The doctor turned off the patient's ventilator, signaling the end of their battle.
FAQs About the word turning off
to turn bad, exit sense 4, to cause to lose interest, to lose interest, a place where one turns off, to stop the flow of or shut off by or as if by turning a co
sickening,disgusting, appalling, grossing out, repulsing, putting off, revolting, distressing, horrifying,turning one's stomach
drawing, enticing, gratifying, luring, pleasing, alluring, charming, enchanting, attracting, captivating
The exhausted traveler turned off the bedside lamp, plunging the room into darkness.
After finishing her work, she turned off the computer with a sigh of relief.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, the streetlights turned off automatically.
The technician deftly turned off the main breaker to cut off power to the entire house.
