off

A1 · Beginner

adv. into a state where a machine or light is no longer working.

adv. indicating the cessation of operation or the disconnection of an electrical circuit.

日本語:オフ※

“Please turn the lights off when you leave the classroom.”

“The safety mechanism automatically switches the power off if the internal temperature exceeds a specific threshold.”

A1 · Beginner

prep. away from a surface or position.

prep. indicating a position away from or no longer in contact with a surface.

“Keep your feet off the sofa while you are wearing shoes.”

“The cat jumped off the fence and disappeared into the thick bushes behind the garden shed.”

B1 · Intermediate

prep. near to a place, especially out at sea near the coast.

prep. indicating proximity to a location, typically used for ships or islands relative to a coastline.

“The ship sank just off the coast of Ireland during the storm.”

“The small island lies just off the mainland, accessible only by a private ferry that runs twice daily.”

A2 · Elementary

adj. not operating, or describing an event that will not happen.

adj. describing a state of non-operation or the cancellation of a previously scheduled event.

“The wedding is off because the couple decided to wait another year.”

“The heating has been off all morning, leaving the office uncomfortably cold for the staff.”

B1 · Intermediate British English

adj. food that is no longer fresh or safe to eat.

adj. describing food or drink that has begun to decay or has become sour.

“Don't drink that milk; I think it smells a bit off.”

“The chef insisted on discarding the cream, noting that it had gone off due to the refrigeration failure overnight.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. not at work or school, usually because of a holiday or being sick.

adj. absent from one's place of employment or duty.

“She is off today with a bad cold, so she won't answer her emails.”

“Most of the senior staff are off on annual leave this week, so the decision will have to wait until Monday.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

adj. behaving in a way that is slightly rude or not as friendly as usual.

adj. describing behaviour that is socially inappropriate, unfriendly, or below a standard of expected politeness.

“He was a bit off with me this morning, and I don't know why.”

“Her tone during the meeting was somewhat off, suggesting a level of frustration she was trying to hide from the clients.”

C1 · Advanced Slang

v. a slang word meaning to kill someone.

v. to murder or assassinate someone. Transitive use.

“In the movie, the gang leader decided to off his rival.”

“The plot of the thriller revolves around a professional hitman hired to off a high-ranking government official.”

A1 · Beginner

adv. so that something is no longer attached or worn.

adv. indicating the removal of clothing or the separation of a part from a whole.

“He took his coat off as soon as he entered the warm house.”

“The label had been torn off the bottle, making it impossible to identify the contents without a chemical test.”