Definition & Meaning of "off"in English

away from a particular place or position 

so as to be separated into parts or sections 

used to indicate the start of a journey, activity, or race 

in a manner that concludes or ends something 

into a state of sleep or unconsciousness 

in a state of having or lacking wealth or resources 

by a reduced amount in price or quantity 

so as to eliminate or lessen something, especially a feeling or physical condition 

(theater) out of view or away from the stage 

(of food) no longer fresh or safe to eat 

far or to the side, especially in spatial orientation 

directed or situated toward the sea 

having a small or remote likelihood of occurring, often followed by "chance" 

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

down or reduced in quantity, price, or value 

not being worn or fitted 

(of events) canceled, postponed, or no longer going to happen 

(of a menu item) not currently available to order 

not functioning, operating, or switched on 

situated away from or leading away from a main route, road, or intersection 

used to indicate separation or removal from a specific object or surface 

used to indicate absence from a usual place or duty, especially work 

used to indicate abstaining from or suspending an activity or habit 

used to indicate an amount or percentage reduced from a price 

below the usual standard or level, not performing as expected 

used to indicate nearness to or proximity of a place or position 

from the possession or charge of someone