ˌturn sth ˈout

ˌturn sth ˈout
phrasal verb
1) to stop using a light by pressing a button or moving a switch
Ant:
turn sth on
2) to produce something in large numbers
The company turns out 2, 000 small planes a year.[/ex]

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