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off
01
af, weg
used to show that a thing has been separated or removed
Example
He broke off a piece of his chocolate.
He shaved his beard off.
He whipped off his coat.
02
af, vanuit
from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)
03
af, weg
away from a location or position in time or space
Example
The kids ran off to play in the park.
Tom's off to a conference in Tokyo next week.
They finished their meal and then were off to explore the city.
04
uit, af
used to describe the state of something such as an electrical device, machine, etc., when it is not being used or powered
Example
The computer monitor remained off until the power button was pressed.
She noticed the lights were off in the kitchen, indicating that no one was home.
The alarm clock failed to ring because it was accidentally left off.
01
ondermaats, teleurstellend
falling below an expected or satisfactory level
Example
The quality of the food at the restaurant was off, leading to disappointing dining experience.
His performance in the exam was off compared to his usual high standards.
The color of the paint was off from what was expected, resulting in a mismatch.
02
uit, af
temporarily deactivated or not functioning at the moment
Example
The power was off due to a thunderstorm, leaving the entire neighborhood in darkness.
The television remained off as they enjoyed a quiet evening reading books.
All the machines in the factory were off during the maintenance break.
03
afgelast, geannuleerd
(of events) no longer planned or scheduled
04
vrij, afwezig
not currently performing tasks or responsibilities, or not scheduled to work
Example
Since the teacher was off today, a substitute was brought in to cover the class.
The employee was off on vacation and would n't return until next week.
She felt grateful for being off duty during the holiday season to spend time with her family.
05
bedorven, verlopen
describing food or drink that has gone bad or become spoiled, often resulting in a sour or unpleasant taste
Example
The milk tastes off, so I think it's gone sour.
She noticed the cheese was off when it developed an unusual odor.
The meat was definitely off; it had a slimy texture and a bad smell.
to off
01
vermoorden, afmaken
kill intentionally and with premeditation
off
01
af, van
used to indicate a position or direction that is away from a person, place, or thing
Example
The car veered off the road and into the grass.
The hiker wandered off the trail.
02
af, vanaf
used to indicate separation or removal from a specific object or surface
Example
He brushed the dust off his jacket.
The cat knocked the vase off the table.
The child peeled the sticker off the wall.
03
af, weg
used to indicate that someone or something is not present at a particular location
Example
She 's off work today.
They 're off premises attending a conference.
I 'm off campus right now.
04
van, af
used to indicate the state of abstaining from or being free from the effects or influence of that substance
Example
She 's off caffeine and drinks herbal tea instead.
He 's off alcohol since he started his fitness journey.
They 're off medication after completing their treatment.
05
af, korting
at a reduced price
Example
This shirt is 20 % off today at the store.
The jacket is half off during the sale.
They are offering 30 % off all shoes this weekend.
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