turn off the light(s)
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- 1 turn off the light(s)、switch off the light(s)
An everyday expression for switching off a light or the lighting in a room.
turn off the light(s)、switch off the light(s)
To switch off a light or a set of lights that is currently on.
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อย่าลืมปิดไฟนะ yàa lʉʉm pìt fay ná Don't forget to turn off the light. อย่าลืมปิดไฟนะ details
Learning notes
Explanation
ปิดไฟ combines ปิด, meaning “to close” or “to switch off,” with ไฟ, which can mean fire, electricity, or light. In this expression, ไฟ normally refers to a lamp or lighting, so the phrase means to switch the lighting off. It is a neutral, common expression used in everyday situations. Its opposite is เปิดไฟ, “turn on the light.”
Usage
It is commonly used before going to bed, when leaving a room, or when reminding someone to save electricity. It is natural at home and in places such as schools, offices, and hotels.
Caution
Use ดับไฟ rather than ปิดไฟ for extinguishing a burning fire. To specifically describe cutting off the electrical supply to a building or area, ตัดไฟ or another more precise expression is usually appropriate.
Differences from similar words
1 turn off the light(s) synonyms
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ดับไฟ can mean extinguishing a fire or causing a light or electrical power to go out. ปิดไฟ more specifically refers to switching off lighting.