boom off
The phrase "boom off" has roots in nautical terminology and is used in various contexts to describe separation or exclusion.
Definition
C2Nautical
(technical)To push a vessel away from a wharf, bank, or obstacle using a pole or spar.
Example
- The crew had to boom off from the dock to avoid collision.
C2Environmental
(technical)To use a floating barrier to contain or exclude substances such as oil or debris in a body of water.
Example
- The response team boomed off the oil spill to prevent it from spreading.
C2General
(informal, dated)To move away quickly or to dismiss someone as unimportant.
Example
- He boomed off without saying goodbye.
- She felt hurt when he boomed her off during the meeting.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "boom off":
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