noun A sudden quick movement or action
verb To write or do something quickly and without much thought
To jot down notes or ideas quickly during a lecture or class
To sketch or draw something quickly and without much detail
To send a message or email hastily
To quickly write or compose something, often in a hurried or spontaneous manner
As a writer, I often have to dash off quick emails to editors or clients.
In my role as a psychologist, I sometimes need to dash off brief notes about a patient's progress.
Journalists often have to dash off articles on tight deadlines.
Lawyers may need to dash off urgent legal briefs to meet court deadlines.
Teachers sometimes have to dash off lesson plans at the last minute.