What are the definitions of “have off”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

1Take time off work.
I HAD a couple of days OFF last week to relax.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “have off”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb have off is to take time off work or not work on a specific day. It is often used to talk about vacations, holidays, or personal days.

What are the different verb forms of “have off”?

Root Verb	have off
Third Person Singular Present	has off
Present Participle	having off
Simple Past	had off
Past Participle	had off

Example

I have off on Fridays.

Example

She has off on weekends.

Example

He is having off next week for a vacation.

Example

They had off on Monday because of the holiday.

Example

We had off last month for a family trip.

What kind of phrasal verb is “have off”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Intransitive verb

“have off” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.

Example

I had off last week.

Example

She has off on weekends.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“have off” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

I had off last week.

Example

She has off on weekends.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “have off”?

Have a day off

To not work for one day, usually as a break or rest.

Example

She had a day off to recover from her cold.

Have time off

To take a period of time away from work or other responsibilities.

Example

He had some time off to spend with his family.

Have a week off

To not work for an entire week, often for a vacation or holiday.

Example

They had a week off to travel to Europe.

Good things to know

Does “have off” have an informal or formal tone?

Have off is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and can also be used in more formal settings, such as in a workplace or professional environment.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “have off”?

Synonyms

take time off
be off
be on leave
be on vacation
be on holiday
be free
be absent

Antonyms

work
be on duty
be at work
be present
be in attendance