The meaning of OFF is from a place or position; specifically : away from land. How to use off in a sentence.

OFF definition: 1. away from a place or position, especially the present place, position, or time: 2. used with…. Learn more.

Although usage guides reject it as redundant, recommending off without of, the phrase is widespread in speech, including that of the educated: Let's watch as the presidential candidates come off of the …

1. a. Distant or removed; farther: the off side of the barn. b. Remote; slim: stopped by on the off chance that they're home. 2. Not on, attached, or connected: with my shoes off. 3. Not operating or …

Jan 17, 2016 · The adverb off means away or distant. You might run off from the dinner table after an argument with your family about what to watch on TV later.

Definition of off adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

unsatisfactory or disappointing: his performance was rather off, an off year for good tennis (postpositive) in a condition as specified: I'd be better off without this job