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   off

   /ɒf/

   adverb

   • 1. away from the place in question; to or at a distance: "the man ran off" Similar awayto a distancefrom herefrom there
   • ▪ away from the main route: "turn off for Ripon"
   • 2. so as to be removed or separated: "he whipped off his coat"
   • ▪ absent; away from work: "take a day off" Similar awayabsentoutunavailablenot workingnot at workoff dutyon leaveon annual leavefreeat leisureidleon holidayon vacation
   • 3. starting a journey or race; leaving: "we're off on holiday tomorrow"
   • 4. so as to bring to an end or be discontinued: "the Christmas party rounded off a hugely successful year"
   • ▪ cancelled: "tell them the wedding's off" Similar cancelledpostponedcalled offabandonedshelvedOpposite on
   • ▪ (of an item on a menu) temporarily unavailable: informal British "strawberries are off" Similar unavailableunobtainablefinishedsold outOpposite available
   • 5. (of an electrical appliance or power supply) not functioning or so as to cease to function: "switch the TV off"
   • 6. having access to or possession of material goods or wealth to the extent specified: "we'd been rather badly off for books"
   • 7. (with preceding numeral) denoting a quantity produced at one time. British

   preposition

   • 1. moving away and often down from: "he rolled off the bed"
   • 2. situated or leading in a direction away from (a main route or intersection): "single wires leading off the main lines"
   • ▪ out at sea from (a place on the coast): "anchoring off Blue Bay"
   • 3. so as to be removed or separated from: "threatening to tear the door off its hinges"
   • ▪ absent from: "I took a couple of days off work"
   • ▪ abstaining from: informal "he managed to stay off alcohol"
   • 4. having a temporary dislike of: informal "he's running a temperature and he's off his food"

   adjective

   • 1. characterized by performing or feeling worse than usual; unsatisfactory or inadequate: "even the greatest athletes have off days"
   • ▪ unwell: informal British "I felt decidedly off" Similar unwellillpoorlybadout of sortsindisposednot oneselfsickqueasynauseousnauseatedpeakyliverishgreen around the gillsrun downwashed outoff colourinformal:under the weatherbelow parnot up to parfunnypeculiarroughlousyrottenawfulterribledreadfulcrummygrottyropywabbitpeely-wallycrookvulgar slang:crappydated:seedyOpposite wellfit
   • 2. (of food) no longer fresh: "the fish was a bit off" Similar rottenbadstalemouldyhighsourrancidturnedspoiledputridputrescentOpposite fresh
   • 3. located on the side of a vehicle that is normally furthest from the kerb; offside.
   • 4. annoying or unfair: informal British "His boss deducted the money from his pay. That was a bit off" Similar unfairunjustuncalled forbelow the beltunacceptableunjustifiedunjustifiableunreasonableunsatisfactoryunwarrantedunnecessaryinequitableinformal:a bit muchout of ordera bit thickover the fenceOpposite fairreasonable
   • 5. unfriendly or hostile: informal British "there's no one there except the barmaid, and she's a bit off" Similar unfriendlyaloofcoolcolddistantchillyfrostyhostilefrigidunresponsiveunapproachableuncommunicativeinformal:stand-offishoffishOpposite friendly

   noun

   • 1. the half of the field (as divided lengthways through the pitch) towards which the batsman's feet are pointed when standing to receive the ball.
   • 2. the start of a race, journey, or experience: informal British "now Ian is ready for the off"

   verb

   • 1. leave: "supposedly loyal workers suddenly upped and offed to the new firms"
   • 2. kill; murder: North American "I finally snapped and offed the guy"

   Word Origin Old English, originally a variant of of (which combined the senses of ‘of’ and ‘off’).

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOFF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OFF definition: 1. away from a place or position, especially the present place, position, or time: 2. used with…. Learn more.

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   1. a (1) : from a place or position. march off. specifically : away from land. ship stood off to sea. (2) : at a distance in space or time. stood 10 paces off. a long way off. b. : from a course : aside. turned off into a bypath. specifically : away from the wind. The ship eased off a point or two. c. : into an unconscious state. dozed off. 2. a.

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   Nov 6, 2024 · The adverb off means away or distant. You might run off from the dinner table after an argument with your family about what to watch on TV later. You might dash off, moving away from where you started, or turn off your original route during a trip.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOFF definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. preposition A2. If something is taken off something else or moves off it, it is no longer touching that thing. He took his feet off the desk. I took the key for the room off a rack above her head. Hugh wiped the rest of the blood off his face with his handkerchief. Off is also an adverb.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOFF | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   OFF definition: 1. not touching or connected to something or not on a surface: 2. away from a place or position…. Learn more.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of OFF. 1. not used before a noun : not attached to or covering something : not on. The lid is off. 2. a not used before a noun : not operating, functioning, or flowing. The radio is off. The electricity/water is off. b : in a position that stops the flow of electricity, water, etc.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › offOff - definition of off by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Distant or removed; farther: the off side of the barn. b. Remote; slim: stopped by on the off chance that they're home. 2. Not on, attached, or connected: with my shoes off.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoff adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   down or away from a place; at a distance in space or time. I called him but he ran off. I gave up riding after I fell off. Sarah's off in India somewhere. I must be off (= I must leave) soon. Summer's not far off now. A solution is still some way off. Off you go! Enjoy yourselves!

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryOFF - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

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    1. If something is taken off something else or moves off it, it is no longer touching that thing. [...] 2. When you get off a bus, train, or plane, you come out of it or leave it after you have been traveling on it. [...] 3. If you keep off a street or piece of land, you do not step on it or go there. [...]

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    Off definition: so as to be no longer supported or attached. See examples of OFF used in a sentence.