Pace off

verb

To measure a distance or area by counting the number of steps you take to travel it.

The gardener needs to pace off the area before planting the flowers.
Visual representation of "pace off" - To measure a distance or area by counting the number of steps you take to travel it.

Often appears as...

  • pace off a distance
  • pace off an area
verb

To walk back and forth across the same space repeatedly, often because of nervousness or impatience.

He was pacing off his room, waiting for the news about his job application.
Visual representation of "pace off" - To walk back and forth across the same space repeatedly, often because of nervousness or impatience.

Often appears as...

  • pace off in worry
  • pace off in eagerness

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To measure a distance or area by counting the number of steps you take to travel it.

The gardener needs to pace off the area before planting the flowers.
Visual representation of "pace off" - To measure a distance or area by counting the number of steps you take to travel it.

Often appears as...

  • pace off a distance
  • pace off an area
verb

To walk back and forth across the same space repeatedly, often because of nervousness or impatience.

He was pacing off his room, waiting for the news about his job application.
Visual representation of "pace off" - To walk back and forth across the same space repeatedly, often because of nervousness or impatience.

Often appears as...

  • pace off in worry
  • pace off in eagerness

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "pace off"
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Physical Action

Used when someone physically walks to measure a space, not just looking or guessing.

Illustration for Physical Action
She paced off the distance between tents to ensure they had enough room.
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Practical Use

Often used in outdoors or practical contexts like construction, gardening, or setting up a space.

Illustration for Practical Use
Can you pace off the length of the lawn for the new fence?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Estimation

It's about estimating rather than precise measuring, steps are not an exact unit.

Illustration for Estimation
I paced off about twenty steps to where the ball landed.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Action

Used when someone physically walks to measure a space, not just looking or guessing.

Illustration for Physical Action
She paced off the distance between tents to ensure they had enough room.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Practical Use

Often used in outdoors or practical contexts like construction, gardening, or setting up a space.

Illustration for Practical Use
Can you pace off the length of the lawn for the new fence?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Estimation

It's about estimating rather than precise measuring, steps are not an exact unit.

Illustration for Estimation
I paced off about twenty steps to where the ball landed.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Action

Used when someone physically walks to measure a space, not just looking or guessing.

Illustration for Physical Action
She paced off the distance between tents to ensure they had enough room.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Practical Use

Often used in outdoors or practical contexts like construction, gardening, or setting up a space.

Illustration for Practical Use
Can you pace off the length of the lawn for the new fence?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Estimation

It's about estimating rather than precise measuring, steps are not an exact unit.

Illustration for Estimation
I paced off about twenty steps to where the ball landed.
Visual representation of the word "Pace off"

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