Phrases & Expressions

To stop the operation of a machine or light.

• Please switch off the computer when you leave.
• He switched off the TV and went to bed.

To start the operation of a machine or light.

• Could you switch on the lamp?
• She switched on the radio to listen to the news.

To sit down, usually when invited or offered a place.

• Please take a seat, the meeting will start soon.
• Take a seat anywhere you like.

To wash your body by standing under a flow of water from a showerhead.

• I take a shower before bed.
• You should take a shower after exercising.

To remove clothes or accessories from your body.

• Please take off your shoes at the door.
• He took off his coat and sat down.

A way of expressing strong thanks.

• Thanks a lot for your help.
• Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it.

To change direction towards the left.

• Turn left at the traffic lights.
• Please turn left here.

To change direction towards the right.

• Turn right at the next street.
• You need to turn right after the bank.

To stop sleeping early in the morning.

• I wake up early on weekdays.
• She wakes up early to exercise.

To view a film.

• Let's watch a movie tonight.
• We watched a great movie last night.