What does the phrasal verb “walk off” mean?

What are the definitions of “walk off”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Go for a walk to reduce the effects of an illness or bad feeling.

  I tried to WALK OFF my hangover.

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

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb walk off is to go for a walk to reduce the effects of an illness or bad feeling. It is often used when someone wants to feel better after experiencing discomfort or negative emotions.

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

Root Verb	walk off
Third Person Singular Present	walks off
Present Participle	walking off
Simple Past	walked off
Past Participle	walked off

Example

I need to walk off this headache.

Example

She walks off her stress by taking a stroll in the park.

Example

He is walking off his bad mood by going for a walk around the neighborhood.

Example

Yesterday, they walked off their tiredness by taking a long walk on the beach.

Example

The bad feeling was walked off after a nice walk in the park.

What kind of phrasal verb is “walk 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

“walk 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 need to walk off this headache.

Example

She walked off her stress by taking a stroll in the park.

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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

“walk 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 need to walk off this headache.

Example

She walked off her stress by taking a stroll in the park.

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

Walk off a meal

To go for a walk after eating a large meal to help with digestion and burn some calories.

Example

After the big Thanksgiving dinner, we decided to walk off the meal by taking a walk around the neighborhood.

Walk off the job

To leave one's job, usually in protest or due to dissatisfaction.

Example

The workers walked off the job when their demands for better working conditions were not met.

Walk off with

To take something without permission or steal.

Example

Someone walked off with my umbrella while I was in the store.

Good things to know

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

Walk off is a neutral to informal phrasal verb. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and casual contexts. It is not typically used in formal writing or professional settings.

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

Synonyms

• stroll away
• wander off
• amble off
• saunter off

Antonyms for {keyword}

• stay
• remain
• rest
• sit