work off
work
wɜ:k
vēk
off
ɔf
awf
British pronunciation
/wˈɜːk ˈɒf/

Definition & Meaning of "work off"in English

to work off
[phrase form: work]
01

to actively make effort to make something disappear

to work off definition and meaning
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We need to work off the negative perceptions by demonstrating improvement.
02

to burn calories by physical activity especially after consuming a substantial amount of food

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He needs to work those extra calories off by going for a run.
03

to decrease the amount of money owed either by earning money to repay it or working directly for the owed party

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Can you work off the borrowed amount by completing tasks for the lender?
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