switch off

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if you switch off something such as a light or a machine, or if it switches off, it stops working
Example: A tall, blond man appeared and snapped his fingers at one of the guards who hurried away to switch off the alarm.
to stop listening to someone, or to stop thinking about something
Example: He allowed the professional part of himself to run finally down and switch off.

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