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

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Ultimately, the proof will be in the units produced, but the contours, objectives and steps outlined in the plan are a blueprint to work off of. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026 Many of the messages had been sent while the officers were on duty or working off-duty details. Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026 That’s working off of that kind of computation. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 To work off a meal (and build your appetite back up for the next one), take on the Craggy Pinnacle, a hike popular for the amazing views from its summit, especially when the mountains are ablaze with turning leaves in fall. Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for work off

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of work off was in 1618

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“Work off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20off. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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