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to go off
[phrase form: go]
01
(of a gun, bomb, etc.) to be fired or to explode
Intransitive
Examples
The fireworks are scheduled to go off at midnight for the New Year's celebration.
02
to run away or leave abruptly, especially to avoid an unpleasant situation or person
Intransitive
Examples
The deer sensed danger and went off into the woods to escape from the approaching hunters.
03
to be activated and start functioning
Intransitive
Examples
The car 's airbag went off upon impact, protecting the driver.
04
to take place or occur in a particular way or manner
Intransitive: to go off in a specific manner
Examples
The party went off without a hitch, and everyone had a great time.
05
to stop working or functioning
Intransitive
Examples
The power went off during the storm, leaving us in the dark.
06
to experience a loss of interest or liking towards someone or something
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to go off sb/sth
Examples
Jenny went off her ex-boyfriend when she discovered he had been dishonest with her.
07
(of food and drinks) to become spoiled or rotten and no longer be safe to consume
Intransitive
Examples
The milk went off because I left it out of the refrigerator for too long, and it started to smell sour.
08
(of alarms) to start making a lot of noise as a warning or signal
Intransitive
Examples
My alarm clock goes off at 6:00 AM sharp every morning.
09
to decline in condition or quality
Intransitive
Examples
The once beautiful garden has gone off due to neglect, with overgrown weeds and dying plants.
10
to depart from a place, usually for a specific purpose or activity
Intransitive: to go off | to go off somewhere
Examples
He went off to buy some groceries.
11
to enter a state of sleep
Intransitive
Examples
The baby finally went off after a lullaby and some rocking in the crib.
12
to express one's anger or irritation toward the person who caused it
Intransitive: to go off on sb
Examples
When I mentioned his mistake, he went off on me, shouting and pointing fingers.
