switch off
phrasal verb with switch verb [ T, I usually + adv/prep ] uk/swɪtʃ/ us/swɪtʃ/
informal
不再关注,不再理睬
to stop giving your attention to someone or something
If he gets bored, he just switches off and looks out the window. 他觉得无聊时,就心不在焉地朝窗外看。
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- The talk lasted for ages, and eventually I just switched off.
- Many people in stressful jobs find it difficult to switch off when they come home.