turn off

Example Sentences

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I had to turn off automatic Pittsburgh Penguins updates during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, because the Sports app was repeatedly sharing developments before I saw them on my streaming package.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

Major AI assistants let users turn off memory entirely, and each offers some way to view, edit or delete what’s been stored.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Guides are advised to turn off their engines, to protect the privacy of homes by ensuring tourists do not peer through windows or knock on doors, and keep noise and disruption to a minimum.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

He remembers rushing out of his house in the middle of the night without time to turn off the gas, so he also likes the idea of reducing fire risk by eliminating it all together.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

“Come, little teacher, turn off that lantern now; it’s time to admire the stars.”

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar