turn off
Example Sentences
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“We don’t want families to turn off the television,” he asserts.
From Salon
A famous 2017 University of Texas study found that when phones are within reach—even if they’re turned off—participants’ cognitive capacity is reduced.
Dr. Daniels stood his ground, and the man turned off the music.
Her dad turned off the water and then they got out all the mops and rags and everyone helped to dry the floor.
From Literature
“Well done, you two,” Mim said as they turned off the road and onto a long winding driveway that led up a steep hill into the woods.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
