off (EN)

adverb, adjective, preposition, noun

adverb “off”

1. moving away or departing
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   She got on her bike and rode off.
2. into a state of not operating or functioning
   Please turn off the lights when you leave.
3. so as to remove or separate
   He cut off a piece of rope.
4. (in theater) offstage
   The actor waited off until his cue.

adjective “off”

1. not operating or switched off
   All the machines are off.
2. cancelled or not taking place
   The wedding is off.
3. not correct or somewhat strange
   There's something off about this meal.
4. discounted, reduced in price
   All items are 30% off this weekend.
5. (US) not feeling well
   I'm feeling a bit off today.
6. (UK) spoiled or no longer fresh
   This milk smells off.
7. unavailable (on a menu)
   The fish is off today; may I suggest the chicken?

preposition “off”

1. away from or down from a place or position
   She fell off the horse.
2. not on or removed from something
   Please take your feet off the table.
3. near or close to a location
   The café is just off the main square.
4. at a distance from, especially at sea
   The island lies off the coast of Spain.
5. ​not consuming something
   It's great that he's finally off drugs.
6. from
   I bought this watch off a friend.

noun “off”

1. the beginning or starting point
   She knew he was lying right from the off.