Turn off

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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To disgust or repel someone

Example sentence
His rude attitude really turned me off.
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turn off customers

turn off voters

turn off viewers

turn off potential buyers

turn off young people

turn off your audience

Separable usage
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The poor service turned off many customers. ✅ (Correct)

The poor service turned many customers off. ✅ (Correct)

Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To stop a machine or device

Example sentence
Don’t forget to turn off the oven.
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turn off the TV

turn off the lights

turn off the computer

turn off the radio

turn off the engine

turn off the air conditioner

Separable usage
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She turned off the computer. ✅ (Correct)
She turned the computer off. ✅ (Correct)