to switch off
– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –
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In Canadian English, this phrasal verb typically means:
to relax your mind by not thinking
to disconnect from friends, family, work, social media, etc.
to turn off an electronic
EXAMPLES
(definition 1) “Sometimes doing household chores can be a great way to switch off. You don’t have to really think while doing them. It takes very little brain work to do something as repetitive as sweeping floors, washing dishes, or folding laundry.”
(definition 2) “I have been doomscrolling way too much lately, and it’s honestly starting to affect my mental health. I think I need to switch off for a while and delete the social media apps from my phone.”
(definition 3) “Before I fall asleep every night, I put my phone in its charger, place the book I’m reading on my nightstand, and switch off my lamp.”
