switching off
Cutting the power
Switching off means turning something off, especially an electrical device: She switched off the lamp before leaving.
The phrase extends to mental disengagement—ceasing to pay attention or think about something: I just switch off when he starts talking about work.
In British usage, to switch off can mean to relax completely, letting go of stress or mental activity.
- turn offCease operation of
- power offCease electrical operation
- unplugSever from power source
- offNot functioning
- shutdownCessation of operations
power down · deactivate · disengage · disconnect · off the grid · rest · disable · tune out · check out · meditate · peace and quiet · halt · cease · daydream · mental break · silence · click · zone out
- absent-mindednessabsent-minded, forgetfulness, distraction, spacing out, zoning out
- restrainingconstraining, restricting, limiting, confining, curbing
switching offswitching on
Causing to operate
turning on · activating · powering on · powering up · starting up
switching offtuning in
Adjusting to receive signal
focusing · engaging · paying attention · switching on · perking up
switching offswitching on
Causing to operate
connecting · tuning in · logging on · opening up · reaching out
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