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British pronunciation/ˈɒf/
American pronunciation/ˈɔf/
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used to show that a thing has been separated or removed

off definition and meaning
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from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)

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away from a location or position in time or space

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They finished their meal and then were off to explore the city.
We had a great time at the party, but now it 's time to be off.
I have an appointment in the next town, so I need to be off soon.
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used to describe the state of something such as an electrical device, machine, etc., when it is not being used or powered

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falling below an expected or satisfactory level

off definition and meaning
02

temporarily deactivated or not functioning at the moment

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(of events) no longer planned or scheduled

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not currently performing tasks or responsibilities, or not scheduled to work

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describing food or drink that has gone bad or become spoiled, often resulting in a sour or unpleasant taste

to off
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kill intentionally and with premeditation

to off definition and meaning
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used to indicate a position or direction that is away from a person, place, or thing

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The hiker wandered off the trail.
The car veered off the road and into the grass.
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used to indicate separation or removal from a specific object or surface

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The child peeled the sticker off the wall.
The cat knocked the vase off the table.
He brushed the dust off his jacket.
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used to indicate that someone or something is not present at a particular location

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I 'm off campus right now.
She 's off work today.
They 're off premises attending a conference.
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used to indicate the state of abstaining from or being free from the effects or influence of that substance

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They 're off medication after completing their treatment.
We 're off nicotine and have quit smoking completely.
She 's off caffeine and drinks herbal tea instead.
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