turn off

Example Sentences

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The IMO has information that some ships have started to sail but that it still needed to verify this as "some ships turn off their identification systems in order not to be targeted", he said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“It may be hard to turn off in old age. And the wealthier you are, the better you are at saving. Turning that around can be tricky.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Those are some guilt-free shows that I turn on and my brain can turn off.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

That means they mask their identity by flying different flags, turn off their tracking systems to avoid detection, and are unlikely to be fully insured.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“Why aren’t you saying something? Tell me some kind of a story, or perhaps sing us a song. Only don’t forget to turn off the radio.”

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein