turns off
Stops the flow
Turns off means to stop the flow or operation of something, typically by using a switch, button, or control: She turns off the lights before leaving.
It also describes losing interest or becoming disengaged, or causing someone else to feel that way: His arrogance really turns off potential clients.
As a noun, a turn-off is something that causes a loss of interest or attraction, especially in romantic or sexual contexts.
Deactivate a device
- disableRemove functional capacity
- unplugSever from power source
- disconnectTo break a connection
- disengageBreak free from attachment
stop · halt · cease · cut · silence · kill · neutralize · immobilize
Not pleasing or desirable
- distastefulCausing moral revulsion
- unattractiveNot pleasing aesthetically
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
disgusting · repugnant · gross · icky · cringe · dealbreaker · buzzkill · mood killer
Weary disinterest from monotony
- apathyAbsence of feeling
- indifferenceLack of interest
- disengagementWithdrawal from involvement
- ennuiWeary, listless dissatisfaction
detachment · dispassion · unconcern · nonchalance · aloofness · impassivity · lethargy · listlessness
power down
Deactivate a device
- disableRemove functional capacity
- unplugSever from power source
- disconnectTo break a connection
disengage · stop · halt · cease · cut · silence · kill · neutralize · immobilize · standby
unappealing
Not pleasing or desirable
- distastefulCausing moral revulsion
- unattractiveNot pleasing aesthetically
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
revolting · disgusting · repugnant · gross · icky · cringe · dealbreaker · buzzkill · mood killer · nauseating
boredom
Weary disinterest from monotony
- apathyAbsence of feeling
- indifferenceLack of interest
- disengagementWithdrawal from involvement
ennui · detachment · dispassion · unconcern · nonchalance · aloofness · impassivity · lethargy · listlessness · tedium
- shut downpowers down, deactivates, kills, terminates
turns offturns on
Causes to operate
activates · switches on · powers on · powers up · starts
turn, off, turning, turned, cut off, turn off, offset, turncoat, turner