give off

verb

gave off; given off; giving off; gives off

transitive verb

1

: to send out as a branch

2

: emit

gave off an unpleasant smell

intransitive verb

: to branch off

Examples of give off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

A lot of these orderly compositions soon give off the impression of a cage — if Mari Kusu’s performance as Takeshi’s mother, bristling with frustration, didn’t already imply as much. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

Kit Harington hits the English countryside, smolders on a horse, smokes a cigar and gives off some Jon Snow vibes in a new winter 2026 campaign for Kith. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

Its medium-sheen lacquer surface doesn’t give off quite as much shine as other variations, but that subtly allows the refined colorways—like the options pictured here—to really pop. — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026

Keep the refrigerated bulbs away from ripening fruit, such as apples, pears, and bananas, that give off ethylene gas. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for give off

• cerenkov
• ashraf
• checkoff
• cutoff
• falloff
• handoff
• kickoff
• layoff
• liftoff
• markoff
• markov
• payoff

Kids Definition

give off

verb

: emit sense 1a

gave off a sweet smell