off
//ɒf//
Adverb
Away from a place or position; indicating movement or separation from something.
He drove off in his car.
So as to be removed or separated; indicating detachment or disconnection.
The button came off my shirt.
Not operating or functioning; in a state of being deactivated or stopped.
The lights are off.
Away from work or duty; not present or available.
I'm taking the day off tomorrow.
Preposition
Away from or down from a position on or attached to something.
He fell off the ladder.
Leading away from or branching from a main route or area.
There's a small café off the main street.
Antonym
Adjective
Not functioning or operating; switched to an inactive state.
The TV is off.
Cancelled or no longer happening.
The meeting is off because the manager is sick.
Not fresh or spoiled; in poor condition (especially of food).
This milk smells off.
Antonym
Verb
To kill or murder someone.
The gangsters planned to off their rival.