The difference between Switch off and Turn off
When used as verbs, switch off means to turn a switch to the "off" position in order to stop or disable a device, 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 Switch off and Turn off
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Switch off as a verb (transitive):
To turn a switch to the "off" position in order to stop or disable a device.
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Switch off as a verb (idiomatic):
To lose interest, and start thinking about something else.
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Switch off as a verb (intransitive, idiomatic):
To alternate between; to trade.
Examples:
"Do you eat all your peas and then all your potatoes, or do you switch off between them as you go?"
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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."