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