adverb
- away from a place or position
- so as to be no longer functioning or operating
- so as to be removed or separated
preposition
- away from the surface or top of something
- away from a main route or area
adjective
- not functioning or operating
- canceled or no longer happening
- not fresh; spoiled
Examples
- She walked off into the distance.
- Please turn off the lights before leaving.
- He took his shoes off at the door.
- The bird flew off the branch.
- Their house is just off the main road.
- The television is off right now.
- The meeting is off due to bad weather.
- This milk smells off.