off
Not working because it is not turned on.
In a state where something is not switched on or functioning.
Used to show that something moves away from a surface or object.
Used to indicate movement from a position on a surface or object to a position not touching it.
Used when something planned will not happen.
Describes an event or arrangement that has been cancelled or will not take place as planned.
Wrong or not exact.
Not correct, exact, or accurate.
Not good to eat because it is old or bad.
Having an unpleasant taste or smell because it is no longer fresh or safe to eat.
- Base: off
day off
1Day without work/study duties
A day when you do not go to work or school.
- I'm taking a day off tomorrow to rest.
- She has Fridays off this month.
go off
1Make noise/explode suddenly
To make a loud noise suddenly, like an alarm, gun, or bomb.
- The alarm went off at 6 a.m.
- The bomb went off in the distance.
put off
1Delay doing something
To do something at a later time instead of now.
- We had to put off the meeting until next week.
- Don't put off your homework until the last minute.
- Don't put it off any longer; do it now.
take off
4Begin flight / become successful quickly
For planes: to start flying. For people/things: to become popular or successful very fast.
- The plane will take off in ten minutes.
- Her career really took off after that movie.
- We watched the helicopter take off from the field.
turn off
1Switch off a device or system
To stop a machine, light, or device from working.
- Please turn off the lights when you leave.
- Turn off the oven before leaving.
- He turned off the engine before getting out.
- She turned off her phone during the meeting.