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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
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off and on

adverb

: with periodic cessation : intermittently
rained off and on all day
off-and-on adjective
They have an off-and-on relationship.
off-and-on work

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web There would be heavy fighting off and on for almost six months. San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 Before that, vegetarian for a decade and vegan off and on in college. Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2022 My ex-husband has been incarcerated off and on for the last several years. Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 21 July 2022 Lingo's basic concept—which matches Wordle's word-guessing gameplay almost exactly—would soon show up off and on across many international TV markets, including a Dutch version that has remained consistently popular for decades. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 15 July 2022 Lin Dunn has been with the Fever off and on in some capacity for 18 years. Wilson Moore, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Aug. 2022 Venus' is a prolific flowering hybrid that continues to produce fragrant, up to four-inch flowers off and on all summer long. Marty Ross, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2022 Rachel Niemann studied music and English and worked in education, all while working in restaurants off and on over the years. Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 21 July 2022 People have more diversions now, off and on television. Bill Carter For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN, 29 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of off and on was in 1535

See also: off and on


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