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switch off

switch off

Meaning of switch off

deactivate switch

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British English/ˈswɪtʃ ɒf/
American English/tu ˈswɪtʃ ɑf/
Russian transcription[ɐtklʲʊˈt͡ɕatʲ]
switch off
switch off - отключать
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switch off with Russian translation

switch off usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Не забывай отключать свет, когда уходишь из квартиры.

Remember to switch off the lights when you leave the flat.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Владелец будет отключать воду во вторник для проведения ремонта.

The landlord will switch off the water for repairs on Tuesday.

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switch off belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

switch offотключать
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dustпыль
stainпятно
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина

switch off synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between switch off / turn off / power off / unplug / disconnect / shut down

🇬🇧English
switch off

General phrasal verb for turning a device or light off; common in everyday British English.

A1Often

Please switch off the light when you leave the room.

Пожалуйста, выключи свет, когда выйдешь из комнаты.

🇬🇧English

The most common everyday phrase for stopping something from working (lights, TV, appliances).

A1Very Often

Turn off the TV — dinner is ready.

Выключи телевизор — ужин готов.

P
🇬🇧English
power off

Technical phrase meaning to cut power to a device; common in manuals and technical contexts.

B1Often

Power off the machine before servicing it.

Отключите питание машины перед её обслуживанием.

🇬🇧English

Specifically means to pull the plug out of a socket — a physical disconnection of power.

A1Very Often

Unplug the kettle when it's not in use.

Вынь вилку чайника из розетки, когда он не используется.

🇬🇧English

To sever a connection (electrical, network, or other); can be physical or logical rather than just turning off.

B1Often

Please disconnect the printer from the computer before moving it.

Пожалуйста, отключи принтер от компьютера перед перемещением.

S
🇬🇧English
shut down

To stop a system, machine, or organisation from operating; often implies a complete stop rather than a simple switch off.

B1Often

We need to shut down the server for maintenance tonight.

Нам нужно остановить сервер для обслуживания сегодня ночью.

P
🇬🇧English
power down

Implies a controlled or gradual shutdown of power, often used for systems and equipment.

B2Rarely

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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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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