Meaning of 'off'

adverb

no longer on or in contact or attached

Example: "clean off the dirt"

adverb

from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)

Synonyms: forth

adverb

at a distance in space or time

Example: "the boat was 5 miles off (or away)"

Synonyms: away

adjective

not performing or scheduled for duties

Example: "He's off every Tuesday"

adjective

not in operation or operational

Example: "the oven is off"

adjective

(of events) no longer planned or scheduled

Example: "the wedding is definitely off"

Synonyms: cancelled

adjective

below a satisfactory level

Example: "an off year for tennis"

adjective

in an unpalatable state

Synonyms: sour turned

verb

kill intentionally and with premeditation

Synonyms: hit