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Noun: turnoff  'turn`óf
  1. Something causing antagonism or loss of interest
    - negative stimulation
     
  2. A side road where you can turn off
    "I missed the turnoff and went 15 miles out of my way"
Verb: turn off  turn óf
  1. Cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch
    "Turn off the stereo, please"
    - switch off, cut, turn out
     
  2. Make a turn
    "turn off at the parking area"
     
  3. Cause to feel intense dislike or distaste
    - put off

Derived forms: turned off, turnoffs, turning off, turns off

See also: turn

Type of: flip, input, repel, repulse, road, route, stimulant, stimulation, stimulus, switch, throw, turn

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turn out
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