Switch off - translation, pronunciation and examples
switch off
deactivate switch
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When to use switch off
выключить свет
выключить обогреватель
выключить вентилятор
выключить телевизор
выключить радио
switch off usage examples
Не забывай отключать свет, когда уходишь из квартиры.
Remember to switch off the lights when you leave the flat.
Владелец будет отключать воду во вторник для проведения ремонта.
The landlord will switch off the water for repairs on Tuesday.
Similar words
General phrasal verb for turning a device or light off; common in everyday British English.
The most common everyday phrase for stopping something from working (lights, TV, appliances).
Technical phrase meaning to cut power to a device; common in manuals and technical contexts.
Specifically means to pull the plug out of a socket — a physical disconnection of power.
To sever a connection (electrical, network, or other); can be physical or logical rather than just turning off.
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switch off synonyms
What's the difference between switch off / turn off / power off / unplug / disconnect / shut down
General phrasal verb for turning a device or light off; common in everyday British English.
Please switch off the light when you leave the room.
Пожалуйста, выключи свет, когда выйдешь из комнаты.
The most common everyday phrase for stopping something from working (lights, TV, appliances).
Turn off the TV — dinner is ready.
Выключи телевизор — ужин готов.
Technical phrase meaning to cut power to a device; common in manuals and technical contexts.
Power off the machine before servicing it.
Отключите питание машины перед её обслуживанием.
Specifically means to pull the plug out of a socket — a physical disconnection of power.
Unplug the kettle when it's not in use.
Вынь вилку чайника из розетки, когда он не используется.
To sever a connection (electrical, network, or other); can be physical or logical rather than just turning off.
Please disconnect the printer from the computer before moving it.
Пожалуйста, отключи принтер от компьютера перед перемещением.
To stop a system, machine, or organisation from operating; often implies a complete stop rather than a simple switch off.
We need to shut down the server for maintenance tonight.
Нам нужно остановить сервер для обслуживания сегодня ночью.
Implies a controlled or gradual shutdown of power, often used for systems and equipment.
Before the update, power down all test machines.
Перед обновлением корректно завершите работу всех тестовых машин.
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How to pronounce switch off and what this word means
switch off translation: отключать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce switch off
/ˈswɪtʃ ɒf/
switch off translation
отключать
switch off examples
Remember to switch off the lights when you leave the flat.
switch off transcription
/ˈswɪtʃ ɒf/, /tu ˈswɪtʃ ɑf/
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Questions about this word
switch off meaning: what does it mean?
deactivate switch
switch off pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
switch off is pronounced as /ˈswɪtʃ ɒf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
switch off definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Remember to switch off the lights when you leave the flat. Translation: Не забывай отключать свет, когда уходишь из квартиры.
Is switch off part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?
Yes, switch off (отключать) can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is switch off part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, switch off (отключать) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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