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off [ˈɑːf]

1 off adverb
  • away from a place
  • away from a main road, path, etc.
  • at a distance in time or space

2 off preposition
  • —used to indicate separation, distance, or removal from someone or something
  • on money, food, energy, etc., supplied by (someone or something)
  • —used to indicate something that someone is no longer doing or using

3 off adjective
  • not attached to or covering something : not on
  • not operating, functioning, or flowing
  • in a position that stops the flow of electricity, water, etc.

4 off verb
  • to kill or murder (someone)

5 off noun