go off
"Go off" is a versatile phrasal verb used in various contexts, often implying a sudden or unexpected action.
Definition
A2General
(common)To leave a place, often abruptly.
Example
- She went off to get a drink.
- He suddenly went off without saying goodbye.
B1Safety
(common)To explode or detonate.
Example
- The bomb went off in the middle of the night.
- The firework went off with a loud bang.
B1Technology
(common)To stop functioning or operating.
Example
- The lights went off during the storm.
- The power went off unexpectedly.
B1Food
(common, British)To become spoiled or rotten.
Example
- The milk went off after a few days.
- Be careful, the fish might have gone off.
B2Emotions
(informal)To become very angry or upset.
Example
- He went off on her for no reason.
- She went off when she heard the news.
B1Events
(common)To happen or take place.
Example
- The event went off without any issues.
- The meeting went off as planned.
A2Alarms
(common)To make a sudden loud noise, often indicating an alarm.
Example
- The alarm went off at 6 AM.
- The smoke detector went off when I was cooking.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go off":
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