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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The Gaels move the ball, feed the post and work off the ball. Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026 The study is working off the assumption that concussion rates are similar at different high schools across North Texas. Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026 The best sax players work off patterns, beats and syncopated rhythms. Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026 Kid Rock’s irritation with members of the media comes despite him already having worked off some steam recently. Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Feb. 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 5 Mar. 2026.

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