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as in to disgust
to cause to feel disgust
that memorably bad meal turned me off about restaurant food for a while
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as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
eventually, the supervisor turned off the insubordinate employee
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as in to shut off
to cause to stop functioning
please turn off the fan when you're done
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Recent Examples of turn off
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024
Also starring Rachel Dratch and Seth Meyers, Cook ends up writhing on the floor in discomfort, only to discover that Poehler's character is really turned off by turtlenecks.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 4 Apr. 2024
Plush shearling lining and a chunky midsole add tons of comfort, but the futuristic look of these boots was a major turnoff.
—Svati Kirsten Narula, Outside Online, 25 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The political left laments their high cost saying that the sticker price alone turns off prospective students from low socio-economic backgrounds.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024
Also starring Rachel Dratch and Seth Meyers, Cook ends up writhing on the floor in discomfort, only to discover that Poehler's character is really turned off by turtlenecks.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Aren't those supposedly a turnoff for college sports fans?
Check this out: Three of LSU's starters, including Reese, either transferred to the Tigers in 2022 or '23.
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 4 Apr. 2024
Plush shearling lining and a chunky midsole add tons of comfort, but the futuristic look of these boots was a major turnoff.
—Svati Kirsten Narula, Outside Online, 25 Oct. 2024
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He was petrified by the thought of dying of cancer or some other disease whose senselessness disgusted him.Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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In the end, too many Syrians were disgusted by his dictatorship, and the conscripts in Assad's army weren't prepared to die for it.The Week UK, theweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Nordstrom isn’t expected to deviate too much from its existing strategy of driving in-store sales and the expansion of Nordstrom Rack — and beauty remains a bright spot.James Manso, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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Eggers doesn’t deviate too far from the plot of the 1922 film, but introduces the idea that Ellen had a role in summoning the creature from beyond the grave, and amplifies the psychic connection between the two.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Ewers was sacked and stripped by former five-star recruit and his Ohio State former roommate.Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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He was sacked repeatedly with a young offensive line.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Dry spells could shut off the precipitation, experts noted Thursday.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Authorities at the original scene learned the suspects entered the main electrical cabinet of the building and turned off the main breaker, shutting off power to the ATM, Galt police said.Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
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This past fall, the Bridge Fire burned new patches of the mountains, with flames creeping toward the mountain town of Wrightwood and the ski slopes.Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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By Angela Haupt January 14, 2025 8:00 AM EST Forget catching big air on the ski slope or staying upright on an ice rink.Angela Haupt, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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Challenged and Denounced Millions were repulsed by Mr. Le Pen’s statements.Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Today, Ukrainian troops repulsed yet another attack by the 810th Naval Infantry Brigade around Pogrebki, the Ukrainian Center for Defense Strategies reported.David Axe, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Together, these winter squash varieties can be turned into a variety of flavorful, satisfying dishes.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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On top of that, UCF struggles to rebound the ball and turns it over a lot.Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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Campbell Puckett, known online as Pookie, began the new year by getting surgery to remove pre-cancer.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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However, if needed, stubborn leaves can also be removed with a razor blade.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Turn off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20off. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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