The difference between Disable and Turn off
When used as verbs, disable means to render unable, whereas turn off means to power down, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
Disable is also adjective with the meaning: lacking ability.
check bellow for the other definitions of Disable and Turn off
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Disable as a verb (transitive):
To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
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Disable as a verb (chiefly, of a person):
To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.
Examples:
"Falling off the horse disabled him."
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Disable as a verb (chiefly, electronics, computing):
To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of a electronical or mechanical device).
Examples:
"The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane."
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Disable as an adjective (obsolete):
Lacking ability; unable.
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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."