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Rule "turn it of (off)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: turn it of (off)
Message: Did you mean the adverb <suggestion>off</suggestion> (= disabled, not active, suspended)?
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Please shut the light of.
    Correction suggestion: off
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Sami turned the lights of the living room.
ID: TURN_IT_OF [2]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)