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Значение идиомы turn off
[turn off] {v.} 1. To stop by turning a knob or handle or byworking a switch; to cause to be off.
He turned the water off.
He turned off the light.
2. To leave by turning right or left ontoanother way.
Turn off the highway at exit 5.
The car turnedoff on Bridge Street.
3. {slang} To disgust, bore, or repel by being intellectually, emotionally, socially, or sexuallyunattractive.
I won’t date Linda Bell anymore – she just turns meoff.
Contrast: TURN ON.
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