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(off)

To power down, to switch off, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).

(by extension) To deactivate a heat source cooking a particular item.

(of a machine, etc.) To become deactivated; to become powered down.

To rotate a tap or valve so as to interrupt the outflow of liquid or gas.

(obsolete) To dismiss; to fire.

To bore, repulse, disgust, or discourage (someone).

To leave a road; to exit a highway or other main road.

To avert; to stop (something).

(archaic) To turn out; to produce.

To execute by hanging.

(of a railroad semaphore) To raise, unblocking the way and signaling that a train may proceed.