The difference between Deactivate and Turn off
When used as verbs, deactivate means to make something inactive or no longer effective, whereas turn off means to power down, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
check bellow for the other definitions of Deactivate and Turn off
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Deactivate as a verb (ergative):
to make something inactive or no longer effective
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Deactivate as a verb:
to prevent the action of a biochemical agent (such as an enzyme)
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Deactivate as a verb:
to remove a person or piece of hardware from active military service
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Turn off as a verb (transitive):
To power down, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
Examples:
"Turn off the machine and unplug it when you leave."
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Turn off as a verb (transitive):
To rotate a tap or valve so as to interrupt the outflow of liquid or gas.
Examples:
"Remember to turn the tap off once you've finished so you don't waste water."
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Turn off as a verb (transitive):
To repulse, disgust, or discourage.
Examples:
"Cigarette smoking really turns me off."
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Turn off as a verb (intransitive):
To leave a road; to exit.
Examples:
"Turn off at the next exit so we can have lunch."