Go off
phrasal verb
To start to make a lot of noise.
The alarm clock went off at six in the morning.
Often appears as...
- alarm goes off
- bomb goes off
phrasal verb
When food or drink is no longer good to eat or drink because it is too old.
The milk has gone off, it smells bad.
Often appears as...
- milk goes off
- meat goes off
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To suddenly become angry.
She went off at him for being late.
Often appears as...
- go off at someone
- go off in a huff
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To leave a place, especially for a specific purpose.
He’s gone off to the store to get some food.
Often appears as...
- go off to
- go off on a trip
phrasal verb
To start to make a lot of noise.
The alarm clock went off at six in the morning.
Often appears as...
- alarm goes off
- bomb goes off
phrasal verb
When food or drink is no longer good to eat or drink because it is too old.
The milk has gone off, it smells bad.
Often appears as...
- milk goes off
- meat goes off
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To suddenly become angry.
She went off at him for being late.
Often appears as...
- go off at someone
- go off in a huff
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To leave a place, especially for a specific purpose.
He’s gone off to the store to get some food.
Often appears as...
- go off to
- go off on a trip
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Unexpected Noise
Indicates a sudden, often startling sound, not necessarily loud.
The firework went off unexpectedly.
Pro Tip 2/2Planned Actions
Used for scheduled events or actions that happen automatically.
The sprinklers are set to go off at 7 PM.
Pro Tip 1/2Unexpected Noise
Indicates a sudden, often startling sound, not necessarily loud.
The firework went off unexpectedly.
Pro Tip 2/2Planned Actions
Used for scheduled events or actions that happen automatically.
The sprinklers are set to go off at 7 PM.
Pro Tip 1/2Unexpected Noise
Indicates a sudden, often startling sound, not necessarily loud.
The firework went off unexpectedly.
Pro Tip 2/2Planned Actions
Used for scheduled events or actions that happen automatically.
The sprinklers are set to go off at 7 PM.
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