switchoff а) выключать ток; б) разъединять телефонного абонента; в) давать отбой; г) выключать радиоприемник; Why did you switchoff the radio? I was enjoying the music. д) заставить замолчать; Once he starts telling his favourite adventures, it's impossible to switch him off; е) (заставить) потерять интерес, Dull subjects like this are enough to switch any student off.