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BNC: 174 COCA: 205

off

368 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 off /ˈɑːf/ adverb
1 off
/ˈɑːf/
adverb
Learner's definition of OFF
: away from a place离开(某处)
: away from a main road, path, etc.离开(大道、大路等)
: at a distance in time or space(时间或空间上)距,离
used to describe something that moves or is moved so that it is no longer on something or attached to something脱离,脱掉(表示从某处移走或分离)
: into sleep入睡
used to describe stopping something关掉;切断
used to describe getting something into a desired condition especially by removing something(整理)好;(弄)好
used to describe finishing something做完;光
: away from regular work歇班;休息

off and on

or on and off
: starting, stopping, and starting again : not constant or steady over a period of time断断续续地
2 off /ˈɑːf/ preposition
2 off
/ˈɑːf/
preposition
Learner's definition of OFF
used to indicate separation, distance, or removal from someone or something分离;从…移开
: on money, food, energy, etc., supplied by (someone or something)依靠…(过活)
used to indicate something that someone is no longer doing or using(表示不再做某事或用某物)不再…,戒掉…
used to indicate the object of an action(表示动作的对象)从…分开,除掉
used to indicate the source or cause of something(表示来源或原因)来自,由于
: below the usual standard or level of (something)低于…水平

off of

chiefly US, informal
: off
3 off /ˈɑːf/ adjective
3 off
/ˈɑːf/
adjective
Learner's definition of OFF
not used before a noun : not attached to or covering something : not on不连接;不盖在上面
not used before a noun : not operating, functioning, or flowing不运转;不运作;不流通
: in a position that stops the flow of electricity, water, etc.(水、电等)关着,停着
: away from home or work离开家的;不工作的
not used before a noun : not happening不举行;取消
not used before a noun, chiefly US : not correct : wrong错误
always used before a noun : very small in degree : slight微小的
always used before a noun : not as busy or active as other periods of time萧条的;淡季的
not used before a noun : not completely sane神智不太健全;头脑不够清醒
not used before a nounused to ask about or describe someone's situation or condition处于…境况
see also better off, well-off
10 
not used before a noun, chiefly US : below the usual price or value减价;下降
11 
chiefly US : not as good as usual状态不如平常好的
12 
not used before a noun, British : not being served : no longer on the menu从菜单上删去;暂不供应
13 
not used before a noun, chiefly British : no longer fresh : spoiled(食物)不新鲜
14 
not used before a noun, British, informal : not polite or friendly不礼貌;不友好

be off

: to leave : to start going, running, etc.离开;出发
4 off /ˈɑːf/ verb
offs; offed; offing
4 off
/ˈɑːf/
verb
offs; offed; offing
Learner's definition of OFF
[+ object] US slang
: to kill or murder (someone)杀死
5 off /ˈɑːf/ noun
5 off
/ˈɑːf/
noun
Learner's definition of OFF

the off

British
: the beginning of a race赛跑的开始;起跑
: the very beginning一开始
BNC: 174 COCA: 205

off

1 of 6

adverb

1
a(1)
: from a place or position
march off
specifically : away from land
ship stood off to sea
(2)
: at a distance in space or time
stood 10 paces off
a long way off
b
: from a course : aside
turned off into a bypath
specifically : away from the wind
The ship eased off a point or two.
c
: into an unconscious state
dozed off
2
a
: so as to be separated from support
rolled to the edge of the table and off
or close contact
blew the lid off
the handle came off
b
: so as to be divided
surface marked off into squares
3
a
: to a state of discontinuance or suspension
shut off an engine
b
used as an intensifier
drink off a glassfinish it off
4
: in absence from or suspension of regular work or service
take time off for lunch
5
: offstage
The actor turns and goes off.

off

2 of 6

preposition

1
a
used as a function word to indicate physical separation or distance from a position of rest, attachment, or union
take it off the tablea path off the main walka shop just off the main street
b
: to seaward of
two miles off shore
2
: from the possession or charge of
had his wallet stolen off him
3
used as a function word to indicate the object of an action
borrowed a dollar off himdined off oysters
4
a
used as a function word to indicate the suspension of an occupation or activity
off dutyoff liquor
b
: below the usual standard or level of
off his game

off

3 of 6

adjective

1
a
b
: right
c
: more removed or distant
the off side of the building
2
a
: started on the way
off on a spree
b
: not taking place or staying in effect : canceled
the deal was off
c
: not operating
d
: not placed so as to permit operation
3
a
: not corresponding to fact : incorrect
off in his reckoning
c
: not entirely sane : eccentric
d
: remote, slight
an off chance
4
a
: spent off duty
reading on his off days
b
: marked by a periodic decline in activity or business
traveled in the off season for lower prices
5
a
b
: inferior
off grade of oil
also : affected with putrefaction
c
: down
stocks were off
6
: circumstanced
worse off

off

4 of 6

verb

offed; offing; offs

intransitive verb

: to go away : depart
used chiefly as an imperative
Off, or I'll shoot!

off

5 of 6

abbreviation

office; officer; official

-off

6 of 6

noun combining form

ˌȯf
: competition : contest
cook-off
dance-off

Example Sentences

Adverb She put on her jacket and off she went. The car turned off onto a side street. Preposition She is still living off her parents. The family lives off welfare. They live off the land. They make their living off tourism. Adjective The lever is in the off position. He is off playing golf. She is off on a trip. Verb The movie is about a gangster who gets power by offing his rivals. the hit man was rumored to have offed at least three people in the last year alone See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
Netflix has been off-limits to advertisers for years and has the streaming industry’s largest audience. Suzanne Vranica, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 The stars were out and the masks were off at Sunday’s 74th Emmy Awards. Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Richardson’s timing and accuracy consequently were off all night. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 The gloves are off again, and this time the Bears mean business. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 Simon Kenton, 2-2 overall, is off next week before hosting Connersville from eastern Indiana Sept. 23. James Weber, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2022 The then-No. 1 Sooners looked to be off and running with a 14-3 lead early, but Jordan Shipley returned the ensuing kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown. Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 For her first birth, her husband Philip was off reportedly playing squash. Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The Guardians were off Thursday, while the Twins concluded their four-game series at Yankee Stadium and the White Sox were playing Oakland on the West Coast. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022
Preposition
Cruise lines still are keen to top off the ships for the 2022 season. Scott Mcmurren, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Sep. 2022 Samari Freeman and Ben Voelkerding each had 1.5 sacks and Josh Dugan had one more to top it off. Alex Harrison, The Courier-Journal, 17 Sep. 2022 Samari Freeman and Ben Voelkerding each had 1.5 sacks and Josh Dugan had one more to top it off. Alex Harrison, The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2022 Hours after, Villanueva was campaigning off the raid. Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2022 The sky was blue but, the National Weather Service said, a little milky from the smoke of far-off fire. Martin Weil, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2022 The Rebels defeated Georgia Tech 25-17 in the 2013 Music City Bowl and kicked off the 2021 season by beating Louisville 43-24 in Atlanta. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 17 Sep. 2022 The Rays put the tying run aboard in the ninth inning when leadoff batter Yandy Diaz smashed a full-count single off Leclerc. Joey Johnston, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 The fatal shooting of a woman killed while dropping off her children outside a day care Friday morning sparked an investigation by Indianapolis police that culminated with officers shooting a suspect connected to the slaying hours later. Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2022
Adjective
Just before midnight Thursday, according to LMPD spokesperson Aaron Ellis, a man flagged down an off-duty police officer on Interstate 264 West near the Breckenridge Lane overpass. Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2022 Video of the incident obtained by north Alabama radio station WEIS showed the off-duty deputy with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office elbow the suspect, who was on the ground. Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 14 Sep. 2022 Baltimore Police spokeswoman Joy Lepola-Stewart said that Saturday after 8 p.m., Page hit an officer working an off-duty job at The Avenue shopping center in White Marsh with her car, dragging him, and then fled the scene. Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2022 At PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly's photo and video studio at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday, Redmayne, 40, and Chastain, 45, explained how their off-screen camaraderie played into their performances. Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022 Two men out on bond for separate murder cases have been arrested in connection with the killing of an off-duty Texas deputy who was slain while driving home after picking up dinner for his family, authorities said Friday. Louis Casiano, Fox News, 10 Sep. 2022 How has your off-screen relationship with Jack grown over these years? Evan Romano, Men's Health, 8 July 2022 Vellani stans its off-screen counterparts, like Robert Downey Jr. and his performance as Iron Man. Nojan Aminosharei, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 June 2022 Extensively researched and deeply fascinating, Longworth untangles the off-screen drama of everything from Disney's controversial film Song of the South to Howard Hughes' infamous love affairs. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 23 May 2022
Verb
Brabham is a gentle man who hardly seems capable of splatting a spider, much less offing a rodent. Andrea Sachs, chicagotribune.com, 5 Nov. 2019 Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Start-up Basics will be offed at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24. cleveland, 17 Feb. 2020 Brabham is a gentle man who hardly seems capable of splatting a spider, much less offing a rodent. Andrea Sachs, chicagotribune.com, 5 Nov. 2019 Brabham is a gentle man who hardly seems capable of splatting a spider, much less offing a rodent. Andrea Sachs, chicagotribune.com, 5 Nov. 2019 Brabham is a gentle man who hardly seems capable of splatting a spider, much less offing a rodent. Andrea Sachs, chicagotribune.com, 5 Nov. 2019 Brabham is a gentle man who hardly seems capable of splatting a spider, much less offing a rodent. Andrea Sachs, chicagotribune.com, 5 Nov. 2019 Brabham is a gentle man who hardly seems capable of splatting a spider, much less offing a rodent. Andrea Sachs, chicagotribune.com, 5 Nov. 2019 Brabham is a gentle man who hardly seems capable of splatting a spider, much less offing a rodent. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adverb, Preposition, Adjective, and Verb

Middle English of, from Old English — more at of

Noun combining form

runoff

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Preposition

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1666, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1717, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of off was before the 12th century
BNC: 174 COCA: 205

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