Signification
To make a machine or device stop working.
Contexte culturel
Turning off lights is a common way to teach children responsibility. In public transport, 'turning off' (or silencing) phones is a strict social rule. Energy saving is a major cultural value; turning off devices is expected. People often say 'switch off' instead of 'turn off' for lights.
Separable Verb
Remember that if you use 'it' or 'them', they must go in the middle!
Don't overgeneralize
You can't 'turn off' a person (unless you mean you lost interest in them).
Signification
To make a machine or device stop working.
Separable Verb
Remember that if you use 'it' or 'them', they must go in the middle!
Don't overgeneralize
You can't 'turn off' a person (unless you mean you lost interest in them).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
Please _____ the lights before leaving.
To stop the lights, we use 'turn off'.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
Pronouns must go between the verb and the particle.
Complete the dialogue.
A: The TV is too loud. B: Okay, I will _____.
The object 'it' must be placed between 'turn' and 'off'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesPlease _____ the lights before leaving.
To stop the lights, we use 'turn off'.
Which is correct?
Pronouns must go between the verb and the particle.
A: The TV is too loud. B: Okay, I will _____.
The object 'it' must be placed between 'turn' and 'off'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, that is perfectly correct.
It is neutral and used in almost every situation.
Expressions liées
Turn on
contrastTo activate a device.
Switch off
synonymTo deactivate.
Power down
specialized formTo shut down a system.
