off
Definition
- adj. not in operation or operational
- adj. below a satisfactory level
- adj. (of events) no longer planned or scheduled
- adj. in an unpalatable state
Word forms
- Present participle
- offing
- Past tense
- offed
- Third person singular
- offs
- Past participle
- offed
Example sentences
a.
He is off work today, so he has plenty of time to relax.
adv.
Please take the lid off the pot before serving.
prep.
He stepped off the bus and walked towards his house.
vi.
The dog was told to get off the couch.
vt.
The detective was determined to off the suspect before he could escape.
n.
The machine is in the off position, so it won't operate.