the off
noun
British
1
: the beginning of a race
2
: the very beginning
Right from the off, I knew she was against me.
Examples of the off in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The might of the Disney budget boost could be seen in multiple scenes, but we are also told the streamer was keen to be across plotlines from the off.
—
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 July 2024
But take the off day [Monday], enjoy it and get ready for a big series.
—Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2024
Warren’s 6-4 Jace Brown has been gaining momentum as a top prospect after his outstanding playoff run last season and continued development in the off season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2024
Padding stats and looking at the off season in Week 18.
—Beryl Love, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for the off 
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 July 2024
But take the off day [Monday], enjoy it and get ready for a big series.
—Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2024
Warren’s 6-4 Jace Brown has been gaining momentum as a top prospect after his outstanding playoff run last season and continued development in the off season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2024
Padding stats and looking at the off season in Week 18.
—Beryl Love, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for the off
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'the off.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near the off
Cite this Entry
“The off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20off. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share