Off

/ˈɒf/

/ˈɔf/

Definition & Meaning of "off"

off

ADVERB

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.

from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)

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.

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.

off

ADJECTIVE

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.

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.

(of events) no longer planned or scheduled

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.

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

decayed

putrescent

putrid

rancid

rotten

Example

The milk tastes off, so I think it's gone sour.

She noticed the cheese was off when it developed an unusual odor.

to off

VERB

kill intentionally and with premeditation

off

PREPOSITION

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.

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.

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.

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.

at a reduced price

Example

This shirt is 20 % off today at the store.

The jacket is half off during the sale.

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