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Definition or meaning of the English word Off
Denoting the action of removing or separating; separation; as; to take off the hat or cloak; to cut off; to pare off; to clip off; to peel off; to tear off; to march off; to fly off; and the like. (adv.).
On the farther side; most distant; on the side of an animal or a team farthest from the driver when he is on foot; in the United States; the right side; as; the off horse or ox in a team; in distinction from the nigh or near horse or ox; the off leg. (a.).
Denoting distance or separation; as; the house is a mile off. (adv.).
The side of the field that is on the right of the wicket keeper. (n.).
In a general sense; denoting from or away from; as: (adv.).
Designating a time when one is not strictly attentive to business or affairs; or is absent from his post; and; hence; a time when affairs are not urgent; as; he took an off day for fishing: an off year in politics. (a.).
Not on; away from; as; to be off one's legs or off the bed; two miles off the shore. (prep.).
Away; begone; -- a command to depart. (interj.).
Denoting opposition or negation. (adv.).
Denoting a leaving; abandonment; departure; abatement; interruption; or remission; as; the fever goes off; the pain goes off; the game is off; all bets are off. (adv.).
Denoting a different direction; not on or towards: away; as; to look off. (adv.).
Translations for the English word Off
Spanish Translation for the English word Off is apagado Italian Translation for the English word Off is lontano da
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