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switched it off back vs switched it back off

Both "switched it off back" and "switched it back off" are not correct. The correct phrase is "switched it off" or "switched it back on" depending on the context. The word order should be "switched it off" when referring to turning something off and "switched it back on" when referring to turning something back on.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1044 views

switched it off back

This phrase is not correct in English.

The correct phrase is "switched it off" when referring to turning something off.
  • Sep 30, 2014 ... By the end of the Ceremony another hour had passed, and it was still blinking white (transferring) so I just switched it off. Back home I checked ...
  • ... because it just coincidentally never occurred once I switched it off. Back to closing Outlook every time I walk away from the computer, I guess.

Alternatives:

  • switched it off
  • turned it off

switched it back off

This phrase is not correct in English.

The correct phrase is "switched it back on" when referring to turning something back on.
  • Sep 1, 2007 ... I put the key in, turned it to the "accessory" position without starting the car, and then switched it back off. The fan finally stopped. Sadly, the car ...
  • I put the key in, turned it to the "accessory" position without starting the car, and then switched it back off. The fan finally stopped. Sadly, the car would not start the  ...
  • It wouldn't turn on so I removed it and it worked. Then I switched it back off, but now it won't work at all. Was it short-circuited? message edited by chris1129s ...
  • Sep 2, 2007 ... I put the key in, turned it to the "accessory" position without starting the car and then switched it back off. The fan finally stopped, but the car ...

Alternatives:

  • switched it back on
  • turned it back on

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