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to go off
[phrase form: go]
01
(of a gun, bomb, etc.) to be fired or to explode
Intransitive
Example
During the battle, the soldier 's rifle went off unexpectedly.
The gun accidentally went off when it was dropped on the floor.
The bomb was designed to go off remotely with a single press of a button.
02
to run away or leave abruptly, especially to avoid an unpleasant situation or person
Intransitive
Example
She went off after hearing her ex-boyfriend's name.
The prisoner managed to go off while the guards were momentarily distracted.
In the middle of the night, the suspect attempted to go off and escape from custody.
03
to be activated and start functioning
Intransitive
Example
The sprinkler went off when the temperature in the greenhouse rose too high.
The sprinkler system went off as soon as it detected a fire.
My airbags went off when I was in a car accident and collided with another vehicle.
04
to take place or occur in a particular way or manner
Intransitive: to go off in a specific manner
Example
The experiment went off successfully, yielding the expected results.
The school play went off perfectly, and the young actors received a standing ovation.
The business meeting went off smoothly, and important decisions were made.
05
to stop working or functioning
Intransitive
Example
The lights went off when the power went out.
The power went off during the storm, leaving us in the dark.
The washing machine went off when the cycle finished.
06
to experience a loss of interest or liking towards someone or something
Transitive: to go off sb/sth
Example
The children went off the idea of going to the amusement park after seeing the long lines and high prices.
I went off sushi after I got food poisoning from a bad experience at a restaurant.
Sarah went off her colleague after he constantly took credit for her work.
07
(of food and drinks) to become spoiled or rotten and no longer be safe to consume
Intransitive
Example
The vegetables in the fridge went off after a week of neglect, and I had to throw them away.
The milk went off because I left it out of the refrigerator for too long, and it started to smell sour.
He realized that the meat had gone off when he opened the package and noticed a foul odor.
08
(of alarms) to start making a lot of noise as a warning or signal
Intransitive
Example
The alarm on the burglar 's phone went off to remind him to pick up his dry cleaning.
The timer on the oven went off to let me know the cake was ready.
The fire alarm went off during the school drill, signaling the students to evacuate.
09
to decline in condition or quality
Intransitive
Example
The relationship between the two friends went off when they had a falling out over a misunderstanding.
The quality of the product went off, and customers complained about its performance.
The quality of their service has gone off, and I 'm considering switching providers.
10
to depart from a place, usually for a specific purpose or activity
Intransitive: to go off | to go off somewhere
Example
They went off to explore the city and its attractions.
He went off to buy some groceries.
I 'll go off to the library to study for my exams.
11
to enter a state of sleep
Intransitive
Example
The dog often goes off on the couch in the living room.
He typically goes off around 10 p.m. to get a good night 's rest.
The baby finally went off after a lullaby and some rocking in the crib.
12
to express one's anger or irritation toward the person who caused it
Intransitive: to go off on sb
Example
The teacher went off on the students for not completing their assignments on time.
When I mentioned his mistake, he went off, shouting and pointing fingers.
She can be very calm, but when you touch her belongings, she 'll go off on you.
Παράδειγμα
During the battle, the soldier's rifle went off unexpectedly.
The gun accidentally went off when it was dropped on the floor.
The bomb was designed to go off remotely with a single press of a button.
The fireworks are scheduled to go off at midnight for the New Year's celebration.
The landmine was buried underground, waiting to go off if someone stepped on it.
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