weg|schalten
Translation
to switch off, to turn off, to tune out, to change the channel
Examples
Er schaltet den Fernseher weg.
He switches the television off.
Bei Kritik schaltet sie einfach weg.
When criticized, she just tunes out.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to switch sth. off He switches the TV off.
(figurative) to tune out When criticized, she just tunes out.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausschalten, abstellen; Antonyms: einschalten, anmachen
Etymology
Composed of 'weg-' (away) and 'schalten' (to switch). The literal meaning is 'to switch away'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'switching' something so it goes 'away' ('weg'), like changing a TV channel.