turn·off

(tûrn′ôf′, -ŏf′)

1. A branch of a road or path leading away from a main thoroughfare, especially an exit on a highway.

2. The act or an instance of turning off.

3. Slang

a. One that is distasteful: The evening was a real turnoff.

b. Something that causes loss of interest.

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turn•off

(ˈtɜrnˌɔf, -ˌɒf)

n.

1. a road that branches off from a larger one, esp. an exit off a highway.

2. a place at which one changes from a former course.

3. an act of turning off.

4. Slang. something or someone that makes one lose interest or excitement.

[1680–90]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	turnoff - something causing antagonism or loss of interest negative stimulation stimulant, stimulus, stimulation, input - any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
	2.	turnoff - a side road where you can turn off; "I missed the turnoff and went 15 miles out of my way" road, route - an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation