Definitions

1. adverb

away from something, especially a place or position

“She turned off the lights before going to bed.”

2. preposition

used to indicate distance or direction, especially away from something or someone

“He walked off into the woods to clear his mind.”

3. adjective

not on or in something, especially a road or a place

“The car broke down off the highway.”

4. verb

to remove something, especially a switch or a device, from its normal position so that it is no longer functioning

“Can you turn off the TV?”

5. verb

to leave a place or position, especially in order to return at a later time

“She is off to visit her family for the holidays.”

6. noun

a time when something is not functioning, especially a power supply

“The power went off during the storm.”

7. noun

a person who is no longer employed or working, especially because of illness or injury

“He was off work for several weeks recovering from an injury.”

8. noun

a person who is no longer in a relationship or partnership, especially because of divorce or separation

“They are officially off after the divorce was finalized.”

9. noun

a person who is no longer a student, especially because they have graduated

“She was off to college after graduating from high school.”

10. noun

a period of time when something is not available or functioning, especially a holiday or a day of rest

“The store is closed for the holiday, so it will be off until tomorrow.”

11. noun

a person who is no longer in a particular role or position, especially because of retirement or resignation

“He is off as the company’s CEO after 20 years of service.”