work off

verb

worked off; working off; works off

transitive verb

: to dispose of or get rid of by work or activity

Examples of work off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, the Chiefs’ only player listed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, continued to work off to the side with athletic trainers. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Searching for in-line tight ends Greg Dulcich is in the running to become Willis’ favorite target, but the fifth-year tight end has primarily worked off the line during his career. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Tuipulotu, who was a full participant in minicamp, did individual work off to the side during Wednesday’s practice and was in general workout attire rather than in a helmet, jersey and football pants like his teammates. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Human error was involved, but Flock cameras working off the company’s AI tech compounded everything at an exponential rate. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for work off

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