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How to pronounce off
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What does off mean?
advIn a direction away from the speaker or other reference point.
“He drove off in a cloud of smoke.”
Into a state of non-operation or non-existence.
“The dinosaurs died off long ago.”
So as to remove or separate, or be removed or separated.
“Some branches were sawn off.”
adjInoperative, disabled.
“All the lights are off.”
Cancelled; not happening.
“The party's off because the hostess is sick.”
Not fitted; not being worn.
“Your feet will feel better once those tight boots are off.”
prepNot positioned upon; away from a position upon.
“Keep off the grass.”
Detached, separated, excluded or disconnected from; away from a position of attachment or connection to.
“We're off their radar.”
Outside the area or region of.
“The suspect is now believed to be off the campus.”
verbTo kill.
To switch off.
“Can you off the light?”
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