turned off

No longer running

Turned off describes a loss of interest, attraction, or enthusiasm.

Someone turned off by an idea finds it unappealing; someone sexually turned off has lost arousal: I was completely turned off by his arrogance.

The phrase comes from the image of switching something off—desire, attention, or engagement simply stops.

Also describes devices no longer running: Make sure the stove is turned off.

inactive

deactivated

Rendered inoperative

standby · disabled · nonfunctional · inoperative · paused · halted · stopped · sleeping · suspended · mothballed

disconnected

unplugged

Disconnected from power

disconnected · disabled · disengaged · unhooked · unlinked · interrupted · isolated · detached · inaccessible · suspended

disinterested

bored

Lacking interest or engagement

unconcerned · unmoved · cold · unenthusiastic · repulsed · disgusted · alienated · disenchanted · uninspired · unimpressed

repellent

bug spray

Substance deterring biting insects

picaridin · permethrin · pest control · mothballs · ant spray · roach spray · flea collar · tick repellent

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Opposites
device/power state

turned offturned on

Made active or operational

switched on · powered on · activated · on · running

emotional/sexual attraction

turned offturned on

Made active or operational

aroused · attracted · excited · stimulated · titillated

engagement/interest

turned offturned on

Made active or operational

engaged · interested · excited · captivated · hooked

Family

turn, off, turned, turn off, turns, offs, offing, turnings, turnable

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G