Pronunciation: /ɔf/
adverb Away from a place or position
A1 I turned off the light before going to bed.
A2 She took her shoes off before entering the house.
B1 The teacher told the students to turn off their cell phones during the exam.
B2 The pilot announced that all electronic devices needed to be switched off for takeoff.
C1 The company decided to lay off a significant number of employees due to financial difficulties.
C2 The government issued a warning to stay off the roads during the severe weather conditions.
preposition In the direction away from something
A1 The cat jumped off the table.
A2 She took her jacket off before entering the house.
B1 The plane took off from the runway.
B2 He turned off the lights before going to bed.
C1 The company laid off several employees due to budget cuts.
C2 The professor brushed off the student's question with a vague answer.
formal The employee requested time off for a family emergency.
informal I'm taking Friday off to go to the beach.
slang Let's blow this joint and head off to the party!
figurative She brushed off his comments and continued with her work.
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