turnoff

• Substantiv mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: etwas, das das Interesse oder die Begeisterung schwinden lässt, oder eine von der Hauptstraße abzweigende Nebenstraße.

A noun with two distinct meanings: something that causes a loss of interest or enthusiasm, or a side road that branches off from a main road.

1. Cause of disinterestB2informal

   Something that makes you lose interest or feel repelled, especially in a romantic or social context.

   Abstoßungsfaktor

   • His constant bragging was a real turnoff.
   • Bad hygiene is a major turnoff on a date.
   • For many people, arrogance is a complete turnoff.

   Synonymedeterrentdisincentivedownerput offrepellent

2. Exit roadB1formal

   A smaller road that branches off from a main road, allowing vehicles to leave it.

   Ausfahrt

   • We missed the turnoff for the beach.
   • The turnoff to the village is just ahead.
   • Take the next turnoff to reach the gas station.

   Synonymebranchexitside roadslip road

   Antonymeapproachentrance