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to come off
[phrase form: come]
01
(of a portion or piece) to become detached or separated from a larger whole
02
to be perceived or received in a certain way
03
to occur in a specific way, often implying success or effectiveness
04
to stop taking medicine, a drug, alcohol, etc.
Transitive
05
to succeed in achieving or doing something
come off
v
Example
The plaque on the wall came off after years of wear and tear.
The wallpaper in the corner of the room came off, revealing the old layer underneath.
The sticker on the laptop started to come off at the edges.
The paint on the ceiling started to come off in large flakes.
The handle of the suitcase came off during the trip, making it difficult to carry.
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