- turn something off
Transitive, Separable
Meaning: to stop the energy, to deactivate
Example: Please turn off the television and do your homework.
turn something on
Transitive, Separable
Meaning: to activate, to start the energy
Example: Turn on the lights. I can’t see anything!
Did you know that the average American turns the TV on for four hours a day? How often do you watch television? What’s your favorite television show?