off · prep
off (NEAR)
B2 near to a building or place
Dictionary examples:
an island off the coast of Spain (21.0)
off duty
B2 If someone such as a doctor or a soldier is off duty, they are not working.
Dictionary examples:
What time do you go off duty tomorrow? (36.8)
off the beaten track
C2 in a place where few people go
Dictionary examples:
I prefer to take my vacation somewhere off the beaten track. (25.5)
off (AWAY FROM)
B1 down or away from a place or position
Dictionary examples:
The pizza slid off the plate and onto my new white shirt. (0.0)
My keys always jump off the table when I'm late for work. (0.0)
The clown's nose flew off his face and into the audience. (0.0)
He fell off his bike. (18.1)
All the leaves had dropped off the tree. (43.5)
off (REMOVED)
B1 used with actions in which something is removed or removes itself from another thing
Dictionary examples:
I tried to brush the cat hair off my shirt, but it just moved to my pants! (0.0)
She tried to wash the mud off her shoes, but it turned out to be paint! (0.0)
The magician pulled the tablecloth off, but the dishes danced instead of falling! (0.0)
Has anyone taken a book off my desk? (19.1)
Could you cut me a small piece off that white cheese? (20.6)
Take your feet off the seat. (28.1)
I can't get the lid off this jar. (35.1)