As a Noun: 1. The ending of the burning of a fire or the shining of a light; the turning off of a light; the putting out of a fire. 2. The ending of some activity. 3. A beak-like or mouth-like object, or its action of closing. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To stop a fire burning or a light shining. English = extinguish, turn off (light), put out (fire). 2. To be no longer burning (fire) or shining (light). English = (be) off (light), (be) out (fire). 3. To shut or close a beak-like or mouth-like object. Interactive: 1. Used alone to tell other people to stop doing what they are doing, especially talking or generally making a commotion.