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English

go off

verb

Meaning

  1. To explode.
  2. To fire, especially accidentally.
  3. To explode metaphorically; to become very angry.
  4. To begin clanging or making noise.
  5. To stop operating; to switch off.
  6. To depart; to leave.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

decamp(English)absquatulate(English)run off(English)come off(English)abscond(English)implode(English)discharge(English)go over(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data