Synonyms of go off

go off

verb

1

as in to explode

to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure

specialists were able to deactivate the bomb before it went off

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explode
• detonate
• pop
• blow
• burst
• blow up
• fragment
• crump
• fire
• shatter
• smash
• discharge
• splinter
• mushroom
• shoot
• balloon
• burgeon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapse
• implode
• fizzle

2

as in to progress

to move forward along a course

the wedding went off without so much as a single glitch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• progress
• do
• proceed
• march
• go along
• go
• come
• get along
• come along
• get on
• forge
• gain ground
• advance
• pace
• fare
• speed
• approach
• accelerate
• travel
• near
• push
• take out
• repair
• drive
• pass
• journey
• run
• propel
• fast-forward
• actuate
• impel
• wend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remain
• stay
• stop
• stand
• hold back
• slow (down or up)
• check
• hinder
• stem
• block
• impede
• arrest
• halt
• obstruct
• retard
• delay
• detain
• suppress
• interrupt
• repress
• stall
• inhibit
• hamper
• cease
• balk
• wait
• pause
• nip
• stunt
• let up
• cramp
• regress

3

as in to depart

to leave a place often for another

don't go off without telling us where we can find you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depart
• exit
• move
• go
• get
• get off
• peel off
• cut out
• walk out
• run along
• push off
• clear off
• pull out
• sally (forth)
• bail out
• clear out
• step (along)
• take off
• start
• dig out
• part
• bug off
• escape
• evacuate
• bugger off
• quit
• pike (out or off)
• flee
• bug out
• push on
• beat it
• shove (off)
• bail
• fly
• set out
• pack (up or off)
• take a powder
• book
• buzz (off)
• take a hike
• hit the road
• pull stakes
• withdraw
• begone
• run away
• retire
• strike out
• get out
• go out
• retreat
• scarper
• emigrate
• skip
• vamoose
• step out
• light out
• abandon
• remove
• desert
• abscond
• vacate
• forsake
• scram
• decamp
• scat
• adjourn
• mizzle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• come
• arrive
• remain
• show up
• stay
• turn up
• settle
• abide
• close
• dwell
• approach
• reach
• hit
• lodge
• near
• land
• tarry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of go off

Sirens go off as the NWS issues warnings. —Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026

Prime Video's broadcast went off the air for nearly two full minutes during overtime in Heat-Hornets. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026

Things went off the rails almost immediately, according to the health department’s report. —Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2026

Here's what to do when sirens go off Where is the greatest threat? —Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026