Go off

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phrasal verb

To start to make a lot of noise.

The alarm clock went off at six in the morning.
Visual representation of "go off" - To start to make a lot of noise.

Often appears as...

  • alarm goes off
  • bomb goes off
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Unexpected Noise

Indicates a sudden, often startling sound, not necessarily loud.

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The firework went off unexpectedly.
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Planned Actions

Used for scheduled events or actions that happen automatically.

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The sprinklers are set to go off at 7 PM.
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