the off
noun
British
1
: the beginning of a race
2
: the very beginning
Right from the off, I knew she was against me.
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Roberts said Freeman came to the stadium for treatment on the off day on Sunday and wanted to play Monday.
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2025
Turn it to the off setting and wait about 5 to 10 minutes for any excess gas to dissipate, then turn the switch to pilot to trigger the flow of gas.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
What are your hopes for them, especially in the off season?
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2025
Despite being the most popular segment of vehicles in the U.S., crossovers like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CRV get a bad rap, especially in the off road and overland communities.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2025
Turn it to the off setting and wait about 5 to 10 minutes for any excess gas to dissipate, then turn the switch to pilot to trigger the flow of gas.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
What are your hopes for them, especially in the off season?
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2025
Despite being the most popular segment of vehicles in the U.S., crossovers like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CRV get a bad rap, especially in the off road and overland communities.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for the off
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“The off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20off. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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