switch off

switch off(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. apagar
Switch off the lights when you leave, please.Apaga las luces cuando te vayas, por favor.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. apagarse
I've programmed the TV to switch off in 30 minutes.He programado la tele para que se apague en 30 minutos.
a. desconectarse
Whenever she starts talking about her stamp collection, I switch off.Cuando comienza a hablar de su colección de sellos, me desconecto.
b. desconectar
When the sports section comes on the news, I switch off.Cuando llega la información deportiva en las noticias, desconecto.
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