long off
The term "long off" is primarily used in cricket to describe a specific fielding position, but it can also have other contextual meanings.
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Definition
C1Cricket
(sports, technical)A fielding position on the off side, near the boundary, designed to prevent runs from drives or catch lofted shots.
Example
- The captain placed a fielder at long off to stop the batsman's powerful drives.
- He caught the ball at long off, preventing a potential boundary.
B2Slang
(informal, MLE)To avoid or disregard something.
Example
- He decided to long off the meeting because he had more important things to do.
- She longed off her responsibilities and went to the beach instead.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "long off":
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