The difference between Shut off and Turn off
When used as verbs, shut off means to stop or turn off by closing something (such as a valve), 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 Shut off and Turn off
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Shut off as a verb (transitive, intransitive):
To stop or turn off by closing something (such as a valve).
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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."