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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Amenities and experiences Like any of the hotel’s offerings, the off-property experiences are exceptionally curated.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Parking at the off-site facility is $7 per day.
—Dave Lozo, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Deputies said the off-road motorcycle was not equipped with a headlight or taillight and was not authorized for use on roadways.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
In recent legal filings, Alameda County’s lawyers have said their own staff cannot disable jail booth recordings, and that GTL has sole control over the off switch.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Parking at the off-site facility is $7 per day.
—Dave Lozo, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Deputies said the off-road motorcycle was not equipped with a headlight or taillight and was not authorized for use on roadways.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
In recent legal filings, Alameda County’s lawyers have said their own staff cannot disable jail booth recordings, and that GTL has sole control over the off switch.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
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“The off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20off. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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