Wiktionary
turn off
vb. 1 (context transitive English) To power down; to stop a device by switching it off. 2 (context transitive English) To repulse, disgust, or discourage. 3 (context intransitive English) To leave a road; to exit.
WordNet
turn off
v. cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch; "Turn off the stereo, please"; "cut the engine"; "turn out the lights" [syn: switch off, cut, turn out] [ant: switch on]
make a turn; "turn off at the parking area"
cause to feel intense dislike or distaste [syn: put off]
Usage examples of "turn off".
I switch off the ringer on my phone, turn off my reading lamp, and roll onto my stomach.
When I reach the cigarette, I stop my car, turn off my engine, and get out.