read off
The phrase "read off" can be used in various contexts, such as listing items, interpreting measurements, or reprimanding someone in a military setting.
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Definition
B2General
To recite items from a list or document.
Example
- The teacher read off the names of the students in alphabetical order.
- He read off the list of ingredients needed for the recipe.
B2Measurement
(technical)To interpret and announce a value from a measuring device.
Example
- She read off the temperature from the thermometer.
- He read off the speed from the radar gun.
C1Military
(slang, US)To verbally reprimand someone.
Example
- The sergeant read him off for being late.
- He was read off by his superior for not following orders.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "read off":
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