off

[ɒf]

off Definition

• 1. away from a place or position
• 2. not operating or functioning
• 3. no longer taking place or being considered

Using off: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "off" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She got off the bus at the next stop.

• Example

  The TV is off, can you turn it on?

• Example

  The meeting is off due to unforeseen circumstances.

off Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for off

• away
• distant
• remote
• inactive
• disabled
• cancelled
• discontinued

Antonyms for off

• on
• active
• functioning
• continuing

Phrases with off

• off and on

  happening irregularly or intermittently

  Example

  I've been working on this project off and on for months.

• off the top of one's head

  without careful thought or investigation

  Example

  I don't know the answer off the top of my head, but I can look it up for you.

• get off someone's back

  stop criticizing or pestering someone

  Example

  Can you please get off my back? I'm doing the best I can.

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Summary: off in Brief

The word 'off' [ɒf] has multiple meanings depending on its usage. As an adverb, it means away from a place or position, as in 'She got off the bus at the next stop.' As an adjective, it means not operating or functioning, as in 'The TV is off, can you turn it on?' As a preposition, it means no longer taking place or being considered, as in 'The meeting is off due to unforeseen circumstances.' Other phrases include 'off and on,' meaning happening irregularly, 'off the top of one's head,' meaning without careful thought, and 'get off someone's back,' meaning to stop criticizing or pestering someone.