المعنى
To deactivate an electric light.
خلفية ثقافية
In the US, 'turn off the light' is a common household rule taught to children to save money on electricity bills. In the UK, 'switch off the light' is just as common as 'turn off the light'. In Japan, there is a strong cultural emphasis on turning off lights in empty rooms as a sign of respect for resources.
Separable Verb
You can say 'turn the light off' or 'turn off the light'. Both are perfect.
No 'Close'
Never say 'close the light'. It sounds very unnatural to native speakers.
المعنى
To deactivate an electric light.
Separable Verb
You can say 'turn the light off' or 'turn off the light'. Both are perfect.
No 'Close'
Never say 'close the light'. It sounds very unnatural to native speakers.
Energy Saving
Turning off lights is a common way to talk about being 'green' or 'eco-friendly'.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Please _____ before you leave the room.
The phrase 'turn off the light' is the correct collocation for deactivating a light.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
'Turn off' is the standard phrasal verb for lights.
Match the action to the result.
Action: Turn off the light -> Result: ?
Turning off the light removes the source of illumination.
Complete the dialogue.
A: I'm going to sleep. B: Okay, please _____.
It is logical to turn off the light before sleeping.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينPlease _____ before you leave the room.
The phrase 'turn off the light' is the correct collocation for deactivating a light.
Which sentence is correct?
'Turn off' is the standard phrasal verb for lights.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
Turning off the light removes the source of illumination.
A: I'm going to sleep. B: Okay, please _____.
It is logical to turn off the light before sleeping.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
6 أسئلةYes, it is very common, especially in the UK.
No, it is neutral and used in everyday life.
Because 'close' is for doors and windows, not electrical devices.
The opposite is 'turn on the light'.
No, use 'blow out' for candles.
Yes, it is a separable phrasal verb.
عبارات ذات صلة
Turn on the light
contrastTo activate a light
Switch off
synonymTo deactivate
Leave the lights on
contrastTo keep the light active
