off
offadverb
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NOT WORKING
A2if a machine or light is off, it is not working
- Turn the TV off and go to bed.
- Are all the lights off?
LEAVING
A2away from a place, or starting a journey
- She drove off without saying goodbye.
- I'm off to work now.
NOT AT WORK
A2not at work or school
- I've got Friday off.
- He was off sick last week.
REMOVED
A2removed from a surface or position
- Take your shoes off, please.
- One of the buttons came off my coat.
CHEAPER
B1taken away from the usual price
- There's 20% off all shoes this week.
offpreposition
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AWAY FROM
A2down from or away from a surface or place
- He fell off his bike.
- Take your feet off the table!
NEAR
B1near to, or leading away from, a place
- We live in a quiet street off the main road.
- The island is just off the coast.
offadjective
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B1if food or milk is off, it is no longer fresh and is not good to eat or drink
- Don't drink that, the milk is off.